Operation
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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:
gas vapor collection inside enclosures
static electric sparks
sparks from electric wiring, batteries, or running engines
sources of heat (such as a hot engine or exhaust)
open flames, including pilot lights
1) Before starting, review the following general safety precautions for fueling:
a) Never pump gasoline directly into the generator’s gas tank at a gas station –
high velocity flow from the pump could result in a static electric build-up
in the generator’s tank. Always use a portable container to fill the tank.
See warning box about static electric spark hazards below.
b) Fill gasoline tank OUTDOORS – never indoors.
c) Stay away from all sources of heat, sparks, and flames. Do not smoke.
2) Turn generator off and allow unit to cool for at least two minutes before
removing gas cap.
Note: A running or still-hot engine is hot enough to ignite fuel.
3)
Remove generator fuel tank cap.
4)
Add gasoline through the fill opening up to the red FUEL LEVEL shown as
1. Correct fuel level should provide a small gap for fuel expansion 2.
- Use only a UL-listed portable gasoline container to transfer the gasoline to
the generator’s tank. Follow the safety warning and instructions below for
