Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator
Add Gasoline
DANGER! NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
WARNING! Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel expansion.
•Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
•Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
•Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1/2" of tank space for fuel expansion, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 — Recommended Air Space
OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
CAUTION! Never start or stop the engine with electrical loads connected generator AND with the connected devices turned ON.
Starting the Engine
DANGER! Breathing Hazard! Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING! Burn Hazard! Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150°F (65°C). Avoid these areas.
•Unplug all electrical loads from generator receptacles before starting the engine.
•Make sure the unit is in a level position.
•Open the fuel
Figure 4 — Open Fuel Tank Valve
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol- blended fuels (called gasohol or ethanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See “Storage” on page 10. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
•Move the choke lever to the “Full Choke” position (Figure 5).
| Figure 5 — Choke Positions |
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| “Full Choke” Position |
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| “No Choke” |
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