Generac Power Systems HomeLink 6500 Series, Owner'S Manual

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10 HomeLink 6500 Series Portable Generator
Any attempt to start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil may
result in an engine failure.
1. Place generator on a level surface (not to exceed 15°
in any direction).
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap/dip-
stick.
3. Wipe dipstick clean (Figure 2-11).
4. Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening.
Stop filling occasionally to check oil level. Fill until the
level is at the upper mark on the dipstick.
Be careful
not to over fill.
Figure 2-11. Oil Fill/Dipstick
5. Install oil fill cap and finger tighten securely.
6. Check engine oil level before starting each time
thereafter.
2.6.2 — Adding Fuel
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel
tank when engine is running or hot. Avoid
spilling gasoline on a hot engine. Allow
engine to cool entirely before filling fuel tank.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when
filling the fuel tank.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always leave
room for fuel expansion. If the fuel tank is
overfilled, fuel can overflow onto a hot
engine and cause FIRE or EXPLOSION. Wipe
up any spilled fuel immediately.
Use the following instructions for adding gasoline:
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator
engine. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
• Do not use gasoline with more than 10% alcohol such
as E85 or ethanol.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add unleaded gasoline to fuel tank.
Be careful
not to overfill (Figure 2-12).
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Figure 2-12. Fuel Fill Level
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 mois-
ture, 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 or treated with a com-
mercially available fuel stabilizer
before storage of 30
days or longer. See the "Storage" section. Never use
engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as
permanent damage may occur.
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