Adding Fuel
14.Reinstall oil fill cap and tighten until fully seated.
iNOTE:
Dispose of used motor oil according to guidelines established by your local or state government.
Adding Fuel
Before each use, check fuel gauge on fuel tank.
If fuel level is low, refill tank with recommended fuel.
NEVER OVERFILL.
Fuel and fuel vapors are extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
•Refuel generator only outdoors, in a
•NEVER fill fuel tank while engine is running. Turn gen- erator OFF and allow to cool before filling with fuel.
•NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near genera- tor or where gasoline is stored.
•NEVER overfill fuel tank (no fuel should be in filler neck). After refueling, be sure fuel tank cap is closed properly and securely.
•Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, be sure area is dry before starting engine.
•Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
•Try to confirm contents of fuel.
Some states (and provinces in Canada) require this information to be posted on the fuel pump. If you notice undesirable operating symptoms, switch to a conventional unleaded gasoline.
Oxygenated fuels can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when filling fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under warranty.
TABLE 3. Oxygenated Fuel Types
| Gasoline containing more than | |
| 10% ethanol by volume may | |
Ethanol | cause starting or performance | |
(ethyl or grain alcohol) | problems. Gasoline containing | |
| ethanol may be marketed | |
| under the name "Gasohol". | |
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| Gasoline containing methanol | |
| must contain | |
| corrosion inhibitors to protect | |
Methanol | fuel system. Gasoline contain- | |
ing more than 5% methanol by | ||
(methyl or wood alco- | ||
volume may cause starting | ||
hol) | ||
and/or performance problems | ||
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| and may damage metal, rub- | |
| ber and plastic parts of fuel | |
| system. | |
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MTBE | You can use gasoline contain- | |
(methyl tertiary butyl | ing up to 15% MTBE by vol- | |
ether) | ume. | |
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General Fuel Information | Fuel Recommendations |
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Check fuel gauge located on the top of generator near fuel tank and refill tank if fuel level is low. Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do not fill above the shoulder of fuel strainer. Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 or higher.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. Always keep fuel strainer in place while refueling.
Oxygenated Fuels
At certain times of the year, some U.S. locations may have only oxygenated fuel available. Oxygenated fuel is blended with alcohol or ether additives to increase octane quality, enhance combustion, and reduce exhaust emis- sions.
Some areas of the United States use oxygenated fuels to help meet clean air standards.
Before using an oxygenated fuel:
•Be sure pump octane rating is 87 or higher.
To avoid damage to engine, never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in fuel tank.
Use fresh gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 or higher.
To add fuel to generator:
1.Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com- pletely cool.
2.Be sure generator is set on flat, level surface.
3.Remove fuel tank cap.
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