BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Always check engine oil level before every start. Running
engine low of oil or out of oil could result in serious damage to the engine.
Adding Engine Oil
Your generator has been shipped without oil in the engine. Begin by removing the oil dipstick and plug. Start pouring the oil in slowly.
The engine will hold approximately 20 ounces of oil. To check the oil, clean and replace the dipstick. Do not screw the dip stick in when checking the oil level. Next, remove the dipstick to check the level. The oil dipstick is clearly marked with lines that tell you when the engine has enough oil. Do not fill above this point.
Oil Fill
Plug
Fill To
Overflowing
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SF,SG,SH” rated SAE 30 weight. Use no special additives. Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperatures.
Gasoline
Your generator engine is 4 cycle. Use unleaded fuel only. Never mix oil with gasoline.
•Remove gas cap.
•Add unleaded gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank.
Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Never fill fuel tank com-
pletely. Fill tank to 1/2" below the bottom of the filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equip- ment before starting engine.
•Do not overfill.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
To Start Your Generator
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an ordorless and deadly gas.
•Move the choke control located on the engine to "CHOKE" position.
NOTE: No choke is required on warm engines. Make sure choke is in the "NO CHOKE " position on warm engine starts.
"CHOKE "
"NO CHOKE "
position position
CHOKE
•Turn the fuel
Fuel
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