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1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
2. Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick into the filler neck without screwing it in.
3. If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommended oil.
Fuel
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Check the fuel gauge, and refill the tank if the fuel level is low.
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Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do not fill above the shoulder of the fuel strainer.
WARNING:
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be burned or seriously injured when
refueling.
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Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
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Refuel only outdoors.
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Wipe up spills immediately.
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Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
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This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.
Unleaded gasoline produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system
life.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
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STARTING THE ENGINE / STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the Engine
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MANUAL START
1. Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position. The generator may be hard to start
if a load is connected.
