2.6.2 ADDING 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 fuel expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. Do
not use premium gasoline. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank.
Be careful
not to overfill.
Allow about 1/2" of tank space for fuel
expansion, as shown here.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Figure 14 - Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT:
It is important to prevent gum deposits from
forming in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or
tank during storage. Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol,
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to
separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before
storage of 30 days or longer. See "Storage" on page 18. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as
permanent damage may occur.
2.7 TO START THE ENGINE
WARNING: Never start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged into the receptacles AND devices turned on.
• Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
• Make sure the unit is in a level position.
• Open the fuel shut-off valve.
Figure 15 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
• Locate the Idle Control ON/OFF switch on the control panel and
set it to the “OFF” position.
Figure 16 - Idle Control Switch
Section 2 – Operation
Residential Portable Generator System
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