Section 2 – Operation

2.6 BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR

2.6.2 ADDING GASOLINE

 

Prior to operating the generator, engine oil and gasoline will need to be added, as follows:

2.6.1 ADDING ENGINE OIL

NOTE:

When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG, SH or SL. Use no special additives.

SAE 30

10W-30

Synthetic 5W-30

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.

Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always leave room for fuel expansion.

•To reduce lead and carbon deposits use high quality UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. Leaded REGULAR grade gasoline is an acceptable substitute. 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 1/2" of tank space for fuel expansion, as shown in Figure 14.

•Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Figure 14 - Fuel Tank

Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check the engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible damage from running low on oil.

•Place generator on a level surface.

•Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap and dipstick.

•Wipe dipstick clean.

•Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening until it reaches the full mark on the dipstick. Stop filling occasionally to check oil level. DO NOT OVERFILL.

•Install dipstick. Install oil fill cap and finger tighten securely.

•Check engine oil level before starting each time thereafter.

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage. Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas 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 the "Storage" section. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.

The manufacturer does not recommend using any gasoline containing alcohol (such as “gasohol”). If using any gasoline containing alcohol, it must not contain more than 10 percent ethanol, and it must be removed from the generator during storage. Do NOT use any gasoline containing methanol. If using gasoline with alcohol, inspect more frequently for fuel leaks and other abnormalities.

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