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A STEELFORT PRODUCT
CAUTION
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Even with carburetor modification, generator
horsepower will decrease by 3.5% for every
1,000 feet (300 meters) increase in altitude. The
effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater
than this if no carburetor modification is made.
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Operating the engine at altitudes below 5, 000
feet (1,500 meters) with a modified carburetor
may cause the generator to overheat and result
in serious engine damage. Please restore
factory specifications of the carburetor with
your service dealer when using the engine in
low altitude areas.
2. OPERATING CONDITION
Check for loose or damaged parts, signs of oil or fuel
leaks, and any other condition that may affect proper
operation. Repair and or replace with genuine spare
parts immediately.
WARNING
•
Failure to correct problem(s) before operation
may result in property damage and or serious
personal injury.
•
Remove excessive dirt or debris, especially
around the muffler and recoil starter.
•
DO NOT move or tip the generator during
operation.
3. ENGINE OIL
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Place the engine on a level surface with engine
stopped. Check the engine oil level.
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Remove the oil maintenance cover.
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Place the dipstick in the filler neck and stay at
the neck of the filler neck.
•
Remove the dipstick again and check oil level.
Level should be between the upper and lower
limit.
•
Fill to the upper limit of the dipstick with the
recommended oil if the oil level is too low.
Reinstall and fully tighten the dipstick.
Refer to add oil instruction in MAINTENANCE section
for more information.
Oil level: 1.1 L
Recommended grade of engine oil: SAE10W-30
WARNING
•
Oil is a major factor affecting performance and
service life.
•
We recommend using LawnMaster 4-Stroke
10W30 Oil (PP01020005). You can find more
information about this in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.
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OIL MUST BE PLACED IN ENGINE BEFORE
STARTING.
This engine is not filled with oil at
the factory. Any attempt to crank or start the
engine before it has been properly filled with
the recommended type and amount of oil may
result in engine damage and void your warranty.
CAUTION
Operate generator only on level surfaces. The engine
is equipped with a low oil sensors (if applicable) that
will automatically stop the engine when the oil level
falls below safe threshold. To avoid the inconvenient
unexpected shutdowns, fill to the upper limit and
check oil levels regularly.
4. ENGINE FUEL
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With the engine stopped, check the fuel level
gauge. Refill the fuel tank if necessary.
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Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded petrol.
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DO NOT mix oil with petrol.
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Always wipe up any spilled fuel.
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Be sure not to fill above the upper limit mark
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Always allow room for fuel expansion.
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Place the dipstick in the filler neck and stay at
the neck of the filler neck.
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