6200W Portable Generator
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
•Place generator on a level surface.
•Refer to engine operator’s manual and follow oil recommendations and instructions.
CAUTION
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure.
•Refer to engine operator’s manual for oil fill information.
•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine
NOTE: The alternator assembly rotates on a prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
•Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
•A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use, see below.
•Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
CAUTION
Avoid generator damage.
Failure to follow Operator’s Manual for fuel reccomendations voids warranty.
•DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E85.
•DO NOT mix oil in fuel.
•DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the same. If you experience starting or performance problems after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications).
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
•Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
•Fill fuel tank outdoors.
•DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1.Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2.Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 3).
Figure 3 - Fuel Expansion
AirSpace | Tank | |
Fuel | ||
1.5” | ||
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3.Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.
High Altitude
At higher altitudes (over 5,000 feet), 85 octane/85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is recommended.
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