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ASSEMBLY
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Engine Oil
This engine is shipped from the factory filled with the
recommended oil (API SJ or higher SAE 30). Before starting
the engine, check oil level and ensure that engine is
serviced as described in the engine operator’s manual.
Oil Considerations
Your generator is equipped with an engine that has been
pre-run at the factory and does not require the traditional
“break-in” procedure.
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 gasoline 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 3).
4. Install fuel cap and wait for any spilled fuel to
evaporate.
CAUTION
• Refer to engine operator’s 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 3 - Fuel Expansion
• 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