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ADDING / CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL
BEFORE ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL, REVIEW SAFETY
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5.
DANGER
Filling the fuel tank with gasoline while the
generator is running can cause gasoline to leak
and come in contact with hot surfaces that can
ignite the gasoline.
Before starting the generator, always check:
• Level of Engine oil
• Level of gasoline in the fuel tank
• Secured connection to an undamaged LPG tank
It is not safe to add gasoline to the fuel tank or engine oil
to the engine while the engine is running or the engine and
muffler are hot.
CHECKING AND / OR ADDING ENGINE OIL
WARNING
Internal pressure can build in the engine crankcase
while the engine is running. Removing the oil fill
plug/ dipstick while the engine is hot can cause
extremely hot oil to spray out of the crankcase and
can severely burn skin. Allow engine oil to cool for
several minutes before removing the oil fill plug/
dipstick.
The unit as shipped does not contain oil in the engine. You
must add engine oil before starting the generator for the first
time.
NOTICE
The engine does not contain engine oil as shipped.
Attempting to start the engine can damage engine components.
The owner of the generator is responsible to ensure the proper oil
level is maintained during the operation of the generator. Failure to
maintain the proper oil level can result in engine damage.
NOTICE
During the first five hours of operating the generator make sure to
not exceed 50% of the rated running watts until the unit is broken
in properly. Make sure to vary to load occasionally to allow stator
windings to heat and cool. Adjusting the load will also help seat
piston rings. Check oil more often during the first couple times of
operating the generator.
NOTICE
Weather will affect engine oil performance. Change the type of
engine oil used based on weather conditions to suit the engine
needs.
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
BEFORE ADDING GAS TO THE TANK
PLEASE REVIEW FUEL SAFETY SECTION
ON PAGE 7
WARNING
Never refuel the generator while the engine is running.
Always turn the engine off and allow
the generator to cool before refueling.
Required Gasoline
– Only use gasoline that meets the
following requirements:
• Unleaded gasoline only
• Gasoline with maximum 10% ethanol added
• Gasoline with an 87 octane rating or higher
Filling the Fuel Tank
– Follow the steps below to fill the
fuel tank:
1. Shut off the generator.
2. Allow the generator to cool down so all surface areas of
the muffler and engine are cool to the touch.
3. Move the generator to a flat surface.
4. Clean area around the fuel cap.
5. Remove the fuel cap by rotating counterclockwise.
6. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. Be very careful
not to overfill the tank. The gasoline level should NOT
be higher than the filler neck.
7. Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise until you hear
a click, indicating the cap is completely installed.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline vapors.
Maximum Gasoline Fill Level
OPERATION
