DuroStar DUROMAX DUAL FUEL XP8500EH, User Manual

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GENERATOR SETUP (CONTINUED)
Step 5 - Adding Gasoline (Optional)
Add gasoline
a. Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
b. Unscrew gas cap and set aside (NOTE: the gas cap
may be tight and hard to unscrew).
c. Slowly add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. The fuel gauge on the top of
the gas tank indicates how much gasoline is in the
generator gas tank.
d. Replace fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline
with a dry cloth.
IMPORTANT:
● To ensure that the generator runs smoothly use only FRESH, UNLEADED GAS WITH AN
OCTANE RATING OF 87 OR HIGHER.
●
Never use an oil/gasoline mixture. Never use old gas.
● Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
●
Gas can age in the tank and make it hard to start up the generator in the future.
● Never store generator for extended periods of time with fuel in the tank.
Model Number XP8500EH
Gas Tank Capacity 7.9 US gal. (30 L)
DANGER
DO NOT OVERFILL
THE GAS TANK
OVERFILLING CAN RESULT
IN A FIRE, EXPLOSION,
OR DEATH.
1.5”
WARNING : Gas can expand. Do not fill the gas tank to the very top. Leave a
minimum of 1.5 in open space. Gasoline and gas fumes are highly flammable.
Do not fill the tank near an open flame. Always check for fuel spills.