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Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not re-thread.
Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. Lubri-
cant level should fall between the hatched areas on the
dipstick.
If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises
to the upper portion of the dipstick.
Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
USING FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel gets old, oxidizes, and breaks down over time. Adding
a fuel stabilizer (not included) extends the usable life of fuel
and helps prevent deposits from forming that can clog the
fuel system. Follow fuel stabilizer manufacturer’s directions
for correct ratio of stabilizer to fuel.
Mix fuel stabilizer and gasoline prior to filling the tank
by using a gas can or other approved fuel container and
shaking gently to combine.
NOTE:
To control the amount of fuel stabilizer being added
to the engine, always mix fuel stabilizer with gasoline
before fueling the tank rather than adding fuel stabilizer
directly into the generator’s fuel tank.
Replace and secure the fuel tank cap.
Start and run the engine for at least 5 minutes to allow
stabilizer to treat the entire fuel system.
OXYGENATED FUELS
DO NOT USE E15 OR E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT. IT IS A
VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW AND WILL DAMAGE THE
UNIT AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
NOTE:
Fuel system damage or performance problems result-
ing from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than
the percentage of oxygenates stated below
are not covered
under warranty.
Ethanol.
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable.
E15 and E85
are not.
CHECKING/ADDING FUEL
See Figure 9.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and
property damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep
away from ignition sources, handle outdoors only,
do not smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills
immediately.
OPERATION
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 before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the fuel tank
outdoors with the machine turned off.
Remove the fuel cap.
Fill the fuel tank to 1 in. below the top of the fuel neck.
Replace and secure the fuel cap.
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.
GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
See Figure 10.
The control panel has two 120 Volt duplex GFCI power out-
lets with outlet covers. Each duplex outlet has a Test and a
Reset push button.
NOTE:
The GFCI outlets may be shown without their covers
for clearer instruction of this feature’s operation.
The control panel also has one twist-lock 240 Volt outlet
and circuit breakers.
GenSmart
™
MONITORING SYSTEM
See Figure 11.
The GenSmart
™
monitoring system displays wattage, volt-
age, hertz, and hours. To cycle through each display, press
and release the select/reset button.
Load Indicator
Measures the wattage output of the 2 x 120 Volt duplex GFCI
outlets located on the removable control panel. GenSmart
™
monitors the load only for the 120 Volt GFCI outlets on the
removable control panel. It does not measure load on the
240 Volt, 30 Amp outlet.
NOTE:
If the 240 Volt receptacle is in use, the load indicated
on the display will not accurately reflect the exact wattage
being drawn from the generator.
Hour Meter
The digital hour meter operates whenever the engine is run-
ning and keeps track of how many hours the unit has been
used. Use this meter along with the accompanying engine
manual to determine when and what type of service on the
unit is needed. To display, press and release the select/reset
button to cycle through the displays until HRS appears.
