PRE-OPERATION CHECK
NOTE:
Pre-operation checks should be made each time the generator is
used.
CHECK ENGINE FUEL
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
If fuel is low, refill with unleaded automotive gasoline.
Be sure to use the fuel filter screen on the fuel filter neck.
Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline.
Fuel tank capacity:
(see page 17)
WARNING:
Do not refill tank while engine is running or hot.
Close fuel cock before refueling with fuel.
Be careful not to admit dust, dirt, water or other foreign objects into
fuel.
Do not fill above the top of the fuel filter or it may overflow when the
fuel heats up later and expands.
Wipe off spilt fuel thoroughly before starting engine.
Keep open flames away.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
Make sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oil filler hole. Add oil
as necessary.
Remove oil filler cap and check the engine oil level.
If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with suitable oil to upper
level line. Do not screw in the oil filler cap when checking oil level.
Change oil if contaminated.
Oil capacity:
(see page 17)
Recommended engine oil:
API Service SJ
UPPER
LEVEL
6
