Generac Power Systems 0068210, Owner'S Manual

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General Information and Setup
Owner’s Manual for Water Pump 5
Add Engine Oil
There is no oil in the engine. The crankcase
must be filled before starting the engine for the
first time.
1. Place water pump on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. See
Figure 2-1 . Remove oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 2-1. Remove Dipstick
4. See Figure 2-2 . Add recommended engine
oil to the bottom of the oil fill hole (A).
Only high-quality detergent oils classified for
service SJ or higher are recommended. DO
NOT use special additives.
See
Figure 2-2 . Climate determines proper
engine oil viscosity.
.
Figure 2-2. Recommended Oil
5. Thread dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level
is checked with dipstick fully installed.
6. See Figure 2-3 . Remove dipstick and verify
oil level is within safe operating range
above the lower limit (L).
Figure 2-3. Safe Oil Operating Range
7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
Add Fuel
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable.
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels.
• Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
1. Verify equipment is OFF and cooled for a
minimum of two minutes prior to fueling.
2. Place equipment on level ground in a well
ventilated area.
3. Clean area around fuel cap and remove
cap slowly.
Figure 2-4. Add Recommended Fuel
4. Slowly add recommended fuel. Do not
overfill.
5. Install fuel cap.
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 .
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank as permanent
damage may occur.
(000135)
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
A
000115
000911
30 50 70 90
SAE 30
5W-30 or 10W-30
000116
L
(000105)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000204)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank.
Overfilling may cause fuel to leak and ignite
or explode, resulting in death or serious injury.
000117
(000174)
DANGER
Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry
before starting engine. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.