Generac Power Systems GC2200T, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual for Trimmer/Mower™ 9
General Information and Setup
Adding Fuel
(000105)
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.
DANGER
(000214)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Do not fill fuel tank past full line.
Allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel
to spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion and Fire. Do not smoke while
refueling unit. Failure to do so could result in
death, serious injury, or property or equipment
damage.
(000284a)
NOTE: Never use contaminated gasoline or mixed gaso-
line with oil. don’t allow dust, foreign matter or water to
enter into the fuel tank.
1. Place unit on a firm, level surface in a well venti-
lated area.
2. Verify unit is OFF and cooled for a minimum of two
minutes.
3. See Figure 2-12 . Clean area about fuel cap (A)
and remove cap slowly (A)
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A
.
Figure 2-12. Fuel Cap Location
4. Fill tank with fresh, unleaded gas with a minimum
85 octane rating to not more than 0.25 in (6.4 mm)
from the bottom of the fill neck to allow for fuel
expansion. Do not overfill.
5. Install fuel fill cap.
NOTE: Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before starting
unit.
Installing and Maintaining the Spark
Arrestor
WARNING
Personal injury. Before performing any maintenance procedure
or inspection, stop the engine and allow all parts to cool.
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep spark plug wire away from
spark plug. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
(000688)
Under California law, and the laws of some other states,
operating an internal combustion engine using hydrocar-
bon fuels without an engine spark arrester is not permit-
ted. This also applies to operation on US Forest Lands.
All Trimmer/Mower units shipped to California, New Mex-
ico, and Washington State are provided with spark arrest-
ers. Failure of the owner or operator to maintain this
equipment in compliance with state regulations is a mis-
demeanor under California law and may be in violation of
other state and/or federal regulations. Contact your State
Park Association or the appropriate state organization for
specific information in your area.
Installing Spark Arrestor
1. See Figure 2-13 . Position spark arrestor (A) with
the screen end (B) facing in towards muffler and
align spark arrestor hole (C) with muffler hole (D).
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B
D
C
A
Figure 2-13. Installing Spark Arrestor (1 of 2)
2. See Figure 2-14 . Secure spark arrestor with screw
(E) using a 1/4” wrench or flat head screwdriver.
A
C
B
E
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Figure 2-14. Installing Spark Arrestor (2 of 2)