Adding Engine Fuel
Adding Engine Fuel
DANGER
Fuel and fuel vapors are extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
•Refuel generator only outdoors, in a
•NEVER fill fuel tank while engine is running. Turn gen- erator OFF and allow to cool before filling with fuel.
•NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near genera- tor or where gasoline is stored.
•NEVER overfill fuel tank (no fuel should be in filler neck). After refueling, be sure fuel tank cap is closed properly and securely.
•Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, be sure area is dry before starting engine.
•Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to engine, never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in fuel tank.
Use fresh gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
1.Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com- pletely cool.
2.Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
3.Remove fuel tank cap (A).
4.Slowly pour gasoline into fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill above the filler neck that supports the fuel strainer (C).
A
NOTE:
Occasional, light spark knock, "pinging", or rattling noise is normal while operating under heavy loads. If spark knock, pinging, or rattling occurs at a steady engine speed, under normal load, drain fuel (page 26) and refill with fresh gasoline. If noise persists, see an authorized generator dealer.
NOTICE
Running engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine damage. Warranty does not cover parts dam- aged by misuse.
Adding Engine Oil
NOTICE
It is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil to keep engine in good running condition.
•Check engine oil level prior to each use. Refill engine oil if oil level is too low.
1.Stop generator if engine is running.
WARNING
ALWAYS stop engine before removing oil fill dip- stick.
Crankcase pressure can cause hot engine oil to spray out of engine fill hole. Hot engine oil can cause severe burns.
2.Place generator on a flat, level surface.
3.Using clean cloth, wipe around oil fill and drain plug areas to clean any dirt and debris.
4.Remove oil fill dipstick.
C
B
D
FIGURE 30: Oil Fill Dipstick Removal
FIGURE 29: Top of Fuel Tank (B) and Maximum Fuel Level (D)
DANGER
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, be sure area is dry before starting engine.
5.Reinstall fuel tank cap (A) and fully tighten.
5.Slowly pour oil into oil fill hole using funnel to the level specified in the Honda Owner’s Manual.
6.Check oil level.
7.Replace oil fill dipstick and fully tighten.
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