Snapper 1666-0 owner manual Contents, Before Starting Engine, Add Oil, Add Gasoline

CONTENTS

Snapper G1000 Generator

•If the oil level is not at the point of overflowing from the oil filler neck, slowly fill engine with recommended oil.

Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408. Shipped with your generator is:

•Main unit

•Owner’s manual

•Battery charge cables

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Add Oil

NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG, SF/CC, CD. If your expected operating temperature is below 32°F (0°C), use SAE 10W-30. Otherwise use SAE 30.

SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general all temperature use. Multi-viscosity oils (10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, but these oils will result in increased oil consumption. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible damage from running low on oil.

To Add Engine Oil:

•Place the generator on a level surface.

•Remove the oil fill cover.

•Remove oil filler cap and wipe dipstick clean (Figure 1).

Figure 1 — Adding Engine Oil

Oil Filler Neck

•Reinstall oil filler cap and tighten securely.

•Replace the oil fill cover.

•Check the engine oil level before starting each time thereafter.

Add Gasoline

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 expansion.

•Use clean fresh UNLEADED gasoline with an octane rating of 86 to 90. Do Not use premium or leaded gasoline. Do Not mix oil with gasoline.

•Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

•Check the fuel level.

•If fuel level is low, slowly add recommended gasoline to fuel tank, up to the shoulder of the fuel strainer (Figure 2). Be careful not to overfill (there should be no fuel in the filler neck).

Figure 2 — Fuel Level

Fill to This Level

NOTE: Occasionally clear the fuel strainer of any dirt, rust, or other particulate matter.

• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Occasionally you may hear a light “spark knock” or “pinging” (metallic rapping noise) while operating under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern. If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load, change brands of gasoline. If pinging or spark knock persists, see your local repair center.

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