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7000W Generator
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner’s manual for recommendations.
NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated
and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional
lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine
Modifications).
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which
contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill.Allow about 2.25" of tank space for fuel
expansion (Figure 2).
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
Remove Cover on Start Switch
A protective plastic cover is placed over the start switch to
prevent the generator from being started.
• Open cap on battery float charger.
• Remove and discard plastic cover over the start switch
(Figure 3).
• Replace cap on battery float charger.
• Replace “1.5” with “2.25” fuel fill level given in engine manual.
• Failure to follow this instruction may cause fuel to overexpand
and spill from tank.
Fill tank to approximately 2.25” below top of neck to
allow for fuel expansion.
WARNING
CAUTION
• Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will result
in equipment failure.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
Fuel
Tank
2.25” Air Space
Figure 2 - Fuel Expansion
Figure 3 — Remove Cover on Start Switch