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ITEM 63078
SAFETY
Op
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TION
M
AINTENANCE
SETU
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Operation
Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
pre-Start Checks
Inspect engine and equipment looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts before set up and starting.
If any problems are found, do not use equipment until fixed properly.
Checking and Filling Engine Oil
NOTICE: Your Warranty is VOID if the engine’s
crankcase is not properly filled with oil before
each use. Before each use, check the oil level.
Engine will not start with low or no engine oil.
1. Make sure the engine is stopped and is level.
2. Close the Fuel Valve.
3. On the back of the Generator, pull the Dipstick out,
and wipe its end off with a clean, lint free rag.
4. Reinsert the Dipstick fully and remove it to
check the oil level. The oil level should be
up to the full level as shown in Figure U.
5. If the oil level is at or below the low mark:
a. Clean the top of the yellow Oil Fill Cap
and the area around it.
b. Remove the Oil Fill Plug by
turning it counterclockwise.
c. Add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level
is at the proper level. SAE 10W-30 oil is
recommended for general use.
(Table A: SAE Viscosity Grades on page 23 in
the Maintenance section shows other viscosities
to use in different average temperatures.)
6. Thread the Oil Fill Plug back in
and reinsert the Dipstick.
NOTICE: Do not run the engine with too little oil.
Engine will shut off if engine oil level is too low.
Oil Fill plug
(yellow)
Dipstick
Figure T: Oil Fill plug and Dipstick
(on back of Generator)
Dipstick
Engine
Crankcase
Full Level
Figure U: Oil Fill Level
Checking and Filling Fuel
WARNING!
TO pREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area
away from ignition sources. If the engine is
hot from use, shut the engine off and wait
for it to cool before adding fuel.
Do not smoke.
1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.
2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.
3. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under
the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with 87 octane or
higher unleaded gasoline that has been treated
with a fuel stabilizer additive. Follow fuel stabilizer
manufacturer’s recommendations for use.
Note: Do not use gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol (E10). Do not use E85 ethanol.
Note: Do not use gasoline that has been stored in a
metal fuel container or a dirty fuel container. It can
cause particles to enter the carburetor, effecting
engine performance and/or causing damage.
4. Then replace the Fuel Cap.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess
to evaporate before starting engine.
To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine
while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.
