B
Figure 2-11. Battery Connection
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.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean. See
ure
2-12.
Figure 2-12. Remove Dipstick
3. Insert dipstick and remove again to check
oil level. Oil level is checked with dipstick
fully installed. See
Figure 2-13. Safe Operating Range
4. Clean area around oil fill. Remove oil fill
cap. See
Figure
10
CAUTION
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Figure
2-13.
2-14.
A
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5. Add recommended 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.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro-
cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.
.
Fig-
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
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6. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range. See
13.
7. Install dipstick and oil fill cap and hand-
tighten.
Fuel
Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to
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1/2 inch from top of tank to allow for fuel expansion.
Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing
fire or explosion, which will result in death or
serious injury.
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable
(where available; non-ethanol-premium fuel
is recommended).
Figure 2-14. Remove Oil Fill Cap
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
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SAE 30
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Figure 2-
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