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OXYGENENATED FUELS
Some conventional gasolines are blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines are collectively
referred to as oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States and Canada use
oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirements. Before
using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some states/provinces required this information to be
posted on the pump. The following are the EPA approved percentages of oxygenates:
Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name “Gasohol.”
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by
volume as long as it also contains co solvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system. Gasoline
containing more than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the generator or your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing
more than the percentages of oxygenates mentioned above are not covered under warranty.
Refer to Fig.10 on page10 for layout of generator
control panels.
ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH
The engine switch (A) must be in the on position
to start. To stop the engine, place switch in the off
position. See the section titled “OPERATION”
beginning on page11 of this manual for complete
starting and stopping instructions.
MAIN BREAKER
The main breaker (B) protects the alternator.
Overloading the generator will trip the main circuit
breaker. A short circuit in an electrical device
being powered can also trip the main circuit
breaker. If the main breaker trips, disconnect the
electrical loads from all receptacles. Push the
circuit breaker switch to the on position. If the
main breaker turns to the off position when no
electrical loads are connected, see a service
technician.
Fig.10 : CONTROL PANEL LAYOUTS
A. Engine On/Off Switch
B. Main Breaker
C. Individual Thermal Breakers
D. GFCI Duplex Receptacles (120V)
E. Twist-Lock Receptacles (120V/240V)
F. Twist-Lock Receptacles (120V)
G. Voltage Selector Switch
H. Idle Control Switch
CONTROL PANEL
D
C
C
H
A
B
G
C
D
C
F
D
E
G
E
F
D
C
C
C
H
A
B
F
C
F
D
G
E
D
C
C
C
H
A
B
F
Fig.10
E43
E60
E71