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5,500 Watt LP Series Portable Generator 11
Operation
3.4 — Before Starting the Generator
Prior to operating the generator, engine oil and LP fuel will need to be
added, as follows:
3.4.1 — Adding Engine Oil
All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute (API) Ser-
vice Class SJ, SL or better. Use no special additives. Select the oil's
viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature (also
see chart).
• Above 40° F, use SAE 30
• Below 40° F and down to 10° F, use 10W-30
• Below 10° F, use synthetic 5W-30
NOTE:
Synthetic oil should only be used after a 50 hour break-in period.
This is important to ensure proper cylinder wall and ring seating.
Any attempt to start the engine before it has been properly
serviced with the recommended oil may result in an engine
failure.
1. Place generator on a level surface (not to exceed 15° in any
direction).
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap and dipstick.
3. Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening until it
reaches the full mark. Stop filling occasionally to check oil level.
Be careful not to over fill.
5. Install oil fill cap and finger tighten securely.
6. Check engine oil level before starting each time thereafter.
3.4.2 — Connecting LP Fuel Tank
Do not use or store LP cylinder in a building, garage or
enclosed area except as authorized by NFPA 58 or
B149.2 (in Canada).
Do not check for leaks with a match or flame.
The cylinder valve should be left off (closed) when the
generator is not in use.
NOTE:
LP vapor regulator inlet pressure is 30 psi at 0 °F, and 218 psi at
100 °F.
• Use only standard 20 or 30 pound capacity LP tanks with Type 1,
right hand Acme threads with this generator. Verify the re-qualifi-
cation date on the tank has not expired. Do not use rusted or dam-
aged cylinders.
• All new cylinders must be purged of air and moisture prior to fill-
ing. Used cylinders that have not been plugged or kept closed
must also be purged.
• The purging process should be done by your propane gas sup-
plier. (Cylinders from an exchange supplier should have been
purged and filled properly already).
• Lift the tank and place carefully in the rear tank bracket with the
connection point facing the front of the generator (Figure 3-2).
• Insert the fixed end into the side bracket with the smaller hole and
slide cotter pin in place. Firmly grasping the pivot end, stretch the
tank strap around the cylinder and slide the peg into the keyhole in
the other bracket.
• Remove the safety plug or cap from the cylinder valve.
• Attach the connector snugly into the valve. Remember, turn the
plastic coupling from the hose right to tighten or clockwise.
• Always position the cylinder so the connection between the valve
and the regulator won’t cause sharp bends or kinks in the hose.
Figure 3-2: Position Tank
• Check for leaks by spraying soapy water to the connections being
tested.
• If bubbles appear, become larger in size or increase in number, a
leak exists.
• This must be corrected before using the generator. Contact your
local Authorized Service Facility for assistance.
• Contact with liquid contents of the cylinder will cause freeze burns
to the skin.
• Do not allow children to tamper or play with the cylinder.
10W-30
10W-30
SAE 30
SAE 30
Synthetic 5W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
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