Operation (cont’d)
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Check/fill
gasoline tank
Check the gasoline level in the generator’s tank using the fuel gauge
.
If needed, fill
tank 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:
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 section 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.
d.
DO NOT use fuel containing more than 10% Ethanol.
2.
Turn generator engine off and allow 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 gasoline cap.
4.
Add gasoline through the fill opening:
- Use only a UL-listed portable gasoline container to transfer the gasoline to the
generator’s tank. Follow the safety warning and instructions below to avoiding static
electric sparking.
- DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank. Allow at least 1/2 inch of empty space below the
fill neck to allow for fuel expansion.
Fuel Gauge
