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Figure 2-6. Status Indicators
Fuel Sensor and Fuel Gauge
See
Figure
2-6. The fuel sensor (5) and gas
gauge (6) indicate fuel remaining in the inter-
nal fuel tank. The Run Time Clock displays the
amount of run time remaining for the current
fuel level and applied load.
NOTE: The run time clock will update if load is
changed to reflect different fuel consumption.
Remove Contents from Carton
1. Open carton completely by cutting each
corner from top to bottom.
2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to
assembly. Carton contents should contain
the following:
TABLE 3. Accessories
Item
Main Unit
Owner's Manual
Quart Oil SAE 30
Oil Funnel
Product Registration Card
Service Warranty
Emissions Warranty
3. Call Generac Customer Service 1-888-
GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) with the unit
model and serial number for any missing
carton contents.
4. Record model, serial number, and date of
purchase on front cover of this manual.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
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Add Engine Oil
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
NOTE: The generator is shipped without oil.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See
Figure
Figure 2-7. Remove Dipstick
4. Screw funnel into oil fill opening. Add rec-
ommended engine oil. Climate determines
proper engine oil viscosity. See chart to
select correct viscosity.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
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1
1
1
3
1
5. Thread dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level
is checked with dipstick fully installed.
1
6. See
Figure
oil level is within safe operating range.
Figure 2-8. Safe Operating Range
7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
CAUTION
2-7.
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
2-8. Remove dipstick and verify
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