Vitals EST 8.5-3b, Manual For Technical Use

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Fuel
Use clean, fresh and unleaded fuels with octane number not lower than 92.
Gasoline must be used within 30 days after purchase.
Fuel level should be checked before starting the power station. If the
engine just stopped, wait for 4-5 minutes or more, so that the engine is
cooled down, and only then do the refueling.
Refueling should be made so that the tank remained a small air lock for
the possible expansion of the fuel vapors when heated.
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ATTENTION !
Do not use gasoline containing methanol or oil.
ATTENTION !
Refueling should take place only with the engine off!
Air filter
Dirty air filters can cause hard engine starting, power loss, improper
operation of the engine. In addition, dirty air filter can significantly reduce
engine life.
It is strongly recommended to check the status of the air filter and change it
according to the regulations (see Chapter 6 "Maintenance").
ATTENTION !
It is forbidden to operate without the filter or unfixed filter
cover!
5.3. OPERATING THE POWER STATION 5.3. OPERATING THE POWER STATION
ATTENTION !
At the beginning of the operation should be performed
engine break-in. In detail, see the section below.
WARNING !
Make sure that the AC and DC power fuses are turned off! It is
prohibited to start power station, if there are electricity
consumers connected to it and powered! The connected load
complicates the run of the power station and may damage it.
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The oil level should be checked in the horizontal position
of the generator.