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When adding gas to the generator, make sure the unit is
sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the
generator cool for five minutes before adding gas. ALWAYS
fill the fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
Remove the fuel cap slowly.
Put the on/off switch/fuel valve in the
ON ( I )
position.
Fill the fuel tank to 1 in. below the top of the fuel neck.
Replace and secure the fuel cap.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never remove
fuel cap or add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
engine. Make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface
and only add fuel outdoors. If the engine is hot, let the
unit cool for at least five minutes before adding fuel.
After fueling, immediately replace fuel cap and tighten
securely. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before
starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from open
flames and sparks! Failure to follow these instructions
could result in a fire and cause serious personal injury.
NOTE
: Always use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
rating of 86 or higher. Never use old, stale, or contaminated
gasoline, and do not use an oil/gas mixture. Do not allow dirt
or water into the fuel tank.
Do not use E85 fuel.
OPENING AND CLOSING VENTED FUEL CAP
See Figures 6 - 7.
The generator has a fuel cap with a vent that can be opened
and closed.
To open the vent, rotate the fuel cap lever to the
OPEN
(I)
position. The vent should be open during operation.
To close the vent, rotate the fuel cap lever to the
CLOSED
(O)
position. The vent should be closed when the
generator is not in use.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figures 7 - 11.
NOTICE:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the lubricant
level before each use of the generator.
NOTE
: If location of generator is not level, the unit may not
start or may shut down during operation.
Unplug all loads from the generator.
Open the vent on the fuel cap by rotating the fuel cap
lever to the
OPEN (I)
position.
Put the auto idle switch in the
OFF (O)
position.
Put the on/off switch/fuel valve in the
ON ( I )
position.
NOTE:
When the on/off switch/fuel valve is in the
ON ( I )
position fuel will flow from the fuel tank to the engine.
Move the choke lever to the START position.
NOTE:
If engine is warm, move the choke lever to the
RUN position.
Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs.
NOTE:
Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
Allow the engine to run for 15 - 30 seconds, then move
the choke lever in to the RUN position.
NOTE:
For quieter more efficient operation, place the
auto idle switch in the
ON (I)
position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figures 7 - 8.
Remove any load from the generator.
Put the on/off switch/fuel valve in the
OFF (O)
position.
Close the vent on the fuel cap by rotating the fuel cap
lever to the
CLOSED (O)
position.
NOTE:
If the temperature is above 75˚F, leave the vent
on the fuel cap open to relieve pressure.
To stop the engine in an emergency situation:
Put the on/off switch/fuel valve in the
OFF (O)
position.
WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of
clearance on all sides of this product, including overhead.
Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of “cool down” time
before storage. Heat created by muffler and exhaust
gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns and/
or ignite combustible objects.
OPERATION
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