GeneracPortableProducts6500XLExtendedLifeGenerator

Yourgeneratorrequiressomeassemblyandisreadyfor

useafterithasbeenproperlyservicedwiththe

recommendedoilandfuel.

If you have any problems with the assembly of your
generator, please call the generator helpline at
1-800-270-1408.
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it has
been serviced with the recommended oil will result in an
enginefailure.
REMOVE G EN ERATORFROM CARTON
•Set the carton on a rigid flat surface with "This Side Up"
arrows pointing upward.
• Carefully open the top flapsof the shippingcarton.
Review"Cold Weather Operation" on page 9.
• Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down flat
• Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
• Remove the generator from the shipping carton.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged,call
the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
• The generator
Battery charge cables
Generator and engine owner's manuals
Locking20 Amp and 30 Amp plugs
Sparespark plug
Spareair filter
Spark plug wrench
BEFORE STARTING THEENGINE

Add Oil

CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it hasbeen properly filled with the recommended
oil may result in an engine failure.
To fill your engine with oil:
• Place generator on alevel surface.
• Follow the oil grade recommendations and oil fill
instructions given in the engine owner's manual.
NOTE:The generator's revolving field rides on a
prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.

Add Gasoline

_WARNING! 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 premium gasoline.Do Not mix oil
with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Add unleaded regular gasoline, slowly to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill.Allow about I/2" of tank spacefor
fuel expansion (Figure 2).
1/2"AirSpace Tank
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from
forming inessentialfuel system parts, suchas the carburetor,
fuelfilter, fuel hoseor tank during storage.Also, experience
indicatesthat alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol,ethanol
or methanol) canattract moisture, which leadsto separation
andformation of acids during storage.Acidic gascan damage
the fuel system of an enginewhile in storage.
To avoid engineproblems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 daysor longer. See"Storage"
on page I I. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damagemay occur.
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