Operation
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4.15
Before Starting
4.15.1 Read and understand the safety and operating labels and instructions
at the beginning of this manual.
4.15.2 Inspect the generator for any signs of damage which may affect
operation or pose a safety hazard.
4.15.3 Check:
•
oil level in engine
•
fuel level
•
condition of air cleaner
•
tightness of external fasteners
•
condition of fuel lines.
Note:
The engine is equipped with an oil alert system. If the oil level in
the engine drops too low, the engine will not start.
4.15.4 Fill the fuel tank to the red LEVEL ring only with fresh, regular,
unleaded grade gasoline. Do not overfill the fuel tank. (See section
Technical Data
.)
NOTICE
: Fill the tank after placing the machine on level ground.
4.15.5 DO NOT use an oil/gas mixture. The use of gasohol or any fuel
containing more than 10% ethanol is not recommended. Consult the
engine owner's manual for complete fuel specifications.
DANGER
f
Carbon monoxide.
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO). This is a poison you cannot
see or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. But
even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
