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PG-I SE Series | Version 1.04
Preparation and set-up
Fig. 11: Check oil level
The weather influences the engine oil and engine perfor-
mance. Change the type of engine oil used according to
weather conditions to meet engine requirements.
Fig. 12: Temperature table oil
Fill in gasoline
Use clean, fresh, unleaded fuel with a minimum octane
number of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10% by
volume.
When filling fuel into the generator, make sure that the unit
is on a level surface. If the engine is hot, allow the generator
to cool down before adding fuel. ALWAYS fill the fuel tank
outdoors with the machine switched off.
Step 1: Clean the area around the fuel cap.
Step 2: Remove the tank cap.
Step 3: Slowly fill fuel into the tank. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Fuel may expand after filling.
Fig. 13: Filling up with fuel
Step 4: Close the filler cap and wipe off any spilled fuel.
DANGER!
Never mix different types of oil!
DANGER!
Check the oil frequently during the running-in period.
Refer to the Maintenance section for recommended
service intervals.
DANGER!
We consider the first 5 operating hours as the run-
ning-in period for the unit. During the running-in
period, stay at or below 50% of the rated power and
occasionally vary the load to allow the stator win-
dings to heat up and cool down. Adjusting the load
also changes the motor speed and helps to break in
the piston rings. Change the oil after the 5 hour run-
ning-in period.
NOTE!
The engine is equipped with a low oil cut-off and stops
when the oil level in the crankcase falls below the
threshold value.
NOTE!
Synthetic oil can be used after the first running-in
period of 5 hours. The use of synthetic oil does not
extend the recommended oil change interval.
NOTE!
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. Handle gasoline with care to avoid serious
injury and damage to property. Keep away from igni-
tion sources, handle only outdoors, do not smoke
when refilling fuel and immediately wipe up spilled
material.
DANGER!
DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
