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OXYGENENATED FUELS
Some conventional gasolines are blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirements. Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some states/provinces required this information to be posted on the pump. The following are the EPA approved percentages of oxygenates:
Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name “Gasohol.”
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by volume as long as it also contains co solvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the generator or your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates mentioned above are not covered under warranty.
CONTROL PANEL
Refer to Fig.10 on page10 for layout of generator control panels.
ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH
The engine switch (A) must be in the on position to start. To stop the engine, place switch in the off position. See the section titled “OPERATION” beginning on page11 of this manual for complete starting and stopping instructions.
MAIN BREAKER
The main breaker (B) protects the alternator. Overloading the generator will trip the main circuit breaker. A short circuit in an electrical device being powered can also trip the main circuit breaker. If the main breaker trips, disconnect the electrical loads from all receptacles. Push the circuit breaker switch to the on position. If the main breaker turns to the off position when no electrical loads are connected, see a service technician.
Fig.10 : CONTROL PANEL LAYOUTS
A. Engine On/Off Switch
B. Main Breaker
C. Individual Thermal Breakers
D. GFCI Duplex Receptacles (120V)
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H. Idle Control Switch
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