Generac 6500XL Before Starting The Engine, Withthewheelson,youcannowllft upthehandleend, locknuts

•Withthewheelson,youcannowllft upthehandleend

andattachthesupportlegwith20mmcapscrewsand

locknuts.

•Checkeachfastenerto ensureit issecureandthetires areinflatedbetween15-40PSL

BEFORE STARTING THE

ENGINE

Add Oil

CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine

before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure.

To fill your engine with oil:

•Placegenerator on a level surface.

•Followthe oil grade recommendations and oil fill instructionsgiven in the engine owner'smanual.

NOTE: The generator'srevolving field rides on a prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubricationfor the life of the bearing.

Add Gasoline

_ ARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot_Allow

unit to cool for two minutes before refueling. 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.

•Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill.Allow about I/2" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 3).

Tank

1/2" Air

• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the

carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic fuel can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See "Storage" on page 12. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.