GENERATOR PREPARATION
STEP 2 - ADD/CHECK FUEL
IMPORTANT:
• Never use an oil/gasoline mixture.
• Never use old gasoline.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat and other sources
of ignition.
• Avoid getting dirt or water into the fuel
tank.
• Gasoline can age in the tank and make
starting difficult. Never store generator for
more than 2 months with fuel in the tank.
Fig. 6
GASOLINE WARNING:
Keep generator away from open flame. This generator may emit highly flam-
mable and explosive gasoline vapors, which can cause severe burns or even death if ignited. A nearby
open flame can lead to explosion even if not directly in contact with gasoline.
• Do not operate near open flame.
• Do not smoke near the generator.
• Always operate on a firm, level surface.
• Always turn generator off before refueling. Allow generator to cool for at least 2 minutes before remov-
ing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Fuel may expand during operation. Do not fill to the top of the tank. Allow for
expansion.
• Always check for spilled fuel before operating. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting.
• Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the generator to prevent spilling.
Use ONLY fresh (within 30 days from purchase), lead-free gasoline with a
minimum of 87 octane rating.
The generator performs best with ethanol-free gasoline. DO NOT use gasoline with over 10% ethanol.
The capacity of the fuel tank is
6.6 gallons
. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline.
To add gasoline, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the generator is shut OFF and on a level sur-
face. Unscrew the fuel cap (Fig. 6) and set it aside. The fuel
cap may be tight and hard to unscrew.
2. Slowly add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill.
NOTE:
Do not fill the fuel tank to the very top. If you do so,
gasoline will expand and spill during use, even with the fuel
cap in place.
3. Reinstall fuel cap and wipe clean any spilled gasoline
with a dry cloth.
To check fuel level
(before every subsequent start):
Before starting the generator, check the fuel gauge to see if
there is sufficient fuel inside the tank. “E” indicates Empty
and “F” indicates Full. Refill the fuel tank as necessary.
Fuel Cap
Fuel Gauge
FUEL OPTION A: GASOLINE
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