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16 — English
OPERATION
ETHANOL-BLENDED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a
violation of federal law and will damage the unit
and void your warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol.
ADDING FUEL
See Figure 4.
DANGER:
Risk of fire and serious burns:
Never remove fuel cap
when unit is running. Shut off engine and allow the unit
to cool at least five minutes. Remove cap slowly.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away from
ignition sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke
while adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately.
When adding gas to the generator, make sure the unit is
sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the
generator cool for five minutes before adding gas. ALWAYS
fill the fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
Place the EASY START dial in the OFF/STORAGE position.
Remove the fuel cap slowly.
Fill the fuel tank to 1 in. below the top of the fuel neck.
Replace and secure the fuel cap.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never remove
fuel cap or add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
engine. Make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface
and only add fuel outdoors. If the engine is hot, let the
unit cool for at least five minutes before adding fuel.
After fueling, immediately replace fuel cap and tighten
securely. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before
starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from open
flames and sparks! Failure to follow these instructions
could result in a fire and cause serious personal injury.
NOTE
: Always use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
rating of 86 or higher. Never use old, stale, or contaminated
gasoline, and do not use an oil/gas mixture. Do not allow dirt
or water into the fuel tank.
Do not use E85 fuel.
ELECTRIC START
This generator model is provided with both electric start and
recoil start capabilities. The electric start feature can only
be used when a sufficiently charged RYOBI
™
ONE+
™
18V
battery pack is installed.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manuals for your RYOBI
™
ONE+
™
battery pack and charger.
WARNING:
Always remove the battery pack and keep hands clear
of the engine switch when transporting, assembling
parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in
use. Following these instructions will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
To install:
Open the battery cover.
Insert the battery pack into the battery port as shown.
WARNING:
Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap into
place and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in
the battery port before beginning operation. Failure to
securely seat the battery pack could cause the battery
pack to fall out, resulting in serious personal injury.
Close the battery cover.
To remove:
Open the battery cover.
Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and
depress both sides to release the battery pack from the
generator.
Close the battery cover.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figures 6 - 7.
NOTICE:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the lubricant
level before each use of the generator.
NOTE
: If location of generator is not level, the unit may not
start or may shut down during operation.
NOTE
: The generator is equipped with an Auto-Choke
feature that automatically adjusts to help the engine start in
warm or cold conditions.
Unplug all loads from the generator.
Add engine lubricant and fuel per the Operator’s Manual
instructions.
Install the RYOBI
™
ONE+
™
battery pack and close the
battery cover.
Turn the EASY START dial to the ON position.