Operation
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4)
Fill with the recommended amount and type of engine oil, then install and
tighten the oil filler cap.
5)
Install the oil fill cover 2 and tighten the screw 1.
(See specification section for oil type and capacity.)
WARNING: Burn hazard
Never open oil port while engine is running. Hot oil can spray over face
and body.
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Notes:
o
Low oil shutdown feature prevents the generator from starting without
sufficient oil.
o
Generator is shipped without oil. You must add oil before first use.
IMPORTANT:
Under long, continuous-run operating conditions, be prepared to:
Check engine oil level every time you refuel the generator.
Change oil after the first 20 operating hours, and at least every 100
operating hours thereafter.
Check/fill
gasoline tank
Check the gasoline level in the generator
.
If needed, fill with fresh unleaded
gasoline from a portable container,
after first reading the warnings and
instructions below.
WARNING
:
Gasoline fire/explosion hazard
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Heat, sparks, and flames can
ignite gasoline vapors, which can become widespread during fueling. A
flash fire and/or explosion could result and cause serious injury or death.
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Carefully follow all the
instructions in this section to avoid the following conditions which could
result in gasoline ignition:
Max oil level
Min oil level
