Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
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Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before adding the recommended type and
quantity of engine oil can result in engine
damage.
1.
Place generator on a level surface (not to exceed
15° in any direction).
2.
Clean area around oil fill plug/dipstick.
3.
Remove oil fill plug/dipstick.
4.
Wipe dipstick with a clean cloth.
5.
Install oil fill plug/dipstick and finger tighten.
6.
See Figure 3-8. Remove oil fill plug/dipstick and
verify that the oil level is near the H (High) mark.
NOTE: The hash mark closest to the fill plug is the H
(High) mark.
7.
Slowly add the recommended type of oil until the
level is near the H (High) mark on the dipstick. If
necessary, stop adding oil to check the engine oil
level. DO NOT OVER FILL.
NOTE: For oil capacity, see Subsection 4.2.2—
Engine Specifications.
8.
Install oil fill plug/dipstick and finger tighten.
NOTE: Check engine oil level before each use.
Figure 3-8. Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick
3.6.2— Add Gasoline
Do not overfill fuel tank. Always leave room
for fuel expansion. If fuel tank is overfilled,
fuel can overflow onto a hot engine causing
FIRE or EXPLOSION. Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately.
Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its
vapors are EXPLOSIVE. Never permit smok-
ing, open flames, sparks or heat in the vicin-
ity while handling gasoline.
1.
Add only regular UNLEADED gasoline to fuel tank.
Do not use gasoline with more than 10% added
ethanol. Do not use E85 gasoline. Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
2.
Clean area around fuel fill cap before removal.
3.
Slowly add gasoline to fuel tank to avoid overfilling.
See Figure 3-9.
NOTE: For fuel tank capacity, see Subsection 4.2.2—
Engine Specifications.
4.
Install fuel fill cap and finger tighten.
5.
Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Figure 3-9. Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT:
To prevent the formation of gum deposits,
always drain fuel system when storing for 30 days or lon-
ger. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
fuel tank or permanent damage can occur. For more
information, see Subsection 4.11.2— Long Term Storage.
Figure 3-10. Fuel Shut Off Valve
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000116
(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.
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Fuel
DO NOT Fill
Fuel Tank
Above Lip
