Poulan 420077 Operation, Oil Dipstick Oil Fill Hole, Fuel Level Fuel Tank Gauge Fuel Tank Cap

OPERATION

DANGER:

Failure to properly ground generator can result in electrocution, especially if the generator is equipped with a wheel kit. National Electric Code requires generator to be properly grounded to an approved earth ground. Call an electrician for local grounding requirements

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this generator. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

This generator is designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools, and motor loads.

BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT

Position the generator on a flat surface before checking fluid levels or adding fluid.

CAUTION:

Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly filled with oil will result in equipment failure.

CHECKING/ADDING OIL

See Figure 8.

Engine oil has a major influence on engine performance and service life. For general, all-temperature use, SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Always use a 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SJ.

NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-stroke engine oils will dam- age the engine and should not be used.

■Unscrew the oil dipstick and remove.

■Wipe dipstick clean and reseat in hole. Do not rethread

■Remove dipstick again and check oil level. Oil level should fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.

■If level is low, add engine oil until the fluid level rises to the upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.

■Replace and secure the dipstick.

CHECKING/ADDING FUEL

See Figure 9.

■Check the fuel level gauge. If fuel is needed, continue with the next step.

■Remove the fuel tank cap.

■Fill the fuel tank to 1 in. below the tip of the fuel neck.

■Replace and secure the fuel tank cap.

OIL DIPSTICK

OIL FILL HOLE

Fig. 8

RES

FUEL

FUEL LEVEL FUEL TANK GAUGE

FUEL TANK CAP

Fig. 9

NOTE: Always use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Never use old, stale, or contaminated gasoline, and do not use an oil/gas mixture. Do not allow dirt or water to enter the fuel tank.

OXYGENATED 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 use oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions.

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