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5. PREPARATION
5.1 Fuel
DANGER
• Fuel is highly flammable and poisonous. Check
“SAFETY INFORMATION” carefully before filling.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank, otherwise it may
overflow when the fuel warms up and expands.
• After filling, make sure the fuel tank cap is
tightened securely.
NOTICE
• Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel
may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts.
• Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded gasoline will cause
severe damage to internal engine parts.
Remove the fuel tank cap and fill the fuel into the tank up to the red level.
(1) Red line
(2) Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity:
Total: 4.0L (1.06 US gal, 0.88 lmp gal)
NOTICE
• Check oil levels before starting the engine. If empty, refill with
sufficient engine oil.
5.2 Engine oil
3. Remove the oil filler cap (3).
4. Fill the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and then
install and tighten the oil filler cap.
5. Install the cover and tighten the screws.
Recommended engine oil: SAE SJ 15W-40
Recommended engine oil grade: API Service SE type or higher
Engine oil quantity: 0.5 L
1. Place the generator on a level surface.
2. Remove the screws (1), and then remove the cover (2).
5.3 Pre-Operation check
WARNING
• If any item in the Pre-operation check is not working properly, have it
inspected and repaired before operating the generator.
• The condition of a generator is the owner’s responsibility. Vital
components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpectedly, even if
the generator unused.
TIP:
Pre-operation checks should be made each time the generator is
used.
Pre-operation check
Fuel (See page 16)
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
Engine oil (See page 17)
• Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check generator for oil leakage.
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PREPARATION
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