Multiquip MQP20P manual Fuel Expands

inspection/setup

1.Place the generator level with the ground. Failure to do so will cause fuel to spill from the tank before reaching full capacity (Figure 8).

3.Monitor the fuel gauge while filling fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel gauge indicates full (Figure 10). DO NOT wait for fuel to rise in filler neck.

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Ground

Unlevel

Level Ground

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DO NOT fill on unlevel ground

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Ground

Unlevel

Level Ground

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Figure 8. Only Fill on Level Ground

NOTICE

ONLY use #2 diesel fuel when refueling.

2.Unlatch and remove the cabinet door of the generator. Remove fuel cap and fill tank (Figure 9).

Figure 10. Full Fuel Tank

CAUTION

DO NOT OVERFILL fuel system. Leave room for fuel expansion. Fuel expands when heated (Figure 11).

DIESEL

FUEL

Figure 9. Fueling the Generator

Source

Heat

Fuel EXPANDS

when heated

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Figure 11. Fuel Expansion

page 24 —MQP20P STANDBY GENERATOR • operation and parts manual — rev. #1 (11/28/11)