Guardian Technologies 5209 owner manual To Start the Engine, Adding Gasoline

Section 2 – Operation Residential Portable Generator System

2.6.2 ADDING GASOLINE

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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.

Caution: Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always leave 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 1/2" of tank space for fuel expansion, as shown here.

•Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Figure 14 - Fuel Tank

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 "Storage" on page 18. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.

2.7 TO START THE ENGINE

WARNING! Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged into the receptacles AND devices turned on.

•Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before starting the engine.

•Make sure the unit is in a level position.

•Open the fuel shut-off valve.

Figure 15 - Fuel Shut-off Valve

•Locate the Idle Control ON/OFF switch on the control panel and set it to the “OFF” position.

Figure 16 - Idle Control Switch

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