Add Engine Oil; Check Pump Oil (Triplex Units); Fuel - Generac G0069240 El Manual Del Propietario

General Information and Setup
4. See Figure 2-4. Attach siphon tube to
siphon tube outlet (A).
A
A
Figure 2-4. Attach Siphon Tube

Add Engine Oil

Unit is shipped with no oil in the
crankcase. Add engine oil before starting.
See Engine Oil Recommendations.
1. Place power washer on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 2-5. Remove Dipstick
4. Add recommended engine oil.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
5. Thread dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level
is checked with dipstick fully inserted.
6. See Figure 2-6. Remove dipstick and verify
oil level is within safe operating range.
Figure 2-6. Safe Operating Range
7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.

Check Pump Oil (Triplex Units)

NOTE: The axial cam and Cat pumps are
maintenance free and do not require checking
oil.
1. Place power washer on a flat, level
surface.
2. See Figure 2-7. Clean area around oil fill
and remove vented cap/dipstick (A).
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A
A
3. See
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is between the "L" and "H" on the dipstick.
If oil is required, see
Units). DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Install oil dipstick until finger tight.
5. Clean up any spilled oil.
Figure 2-8. Pump Oil Dipstick

Fuel

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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.
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels.
• Add a fuel stabilizer prior to storing.
1. Verify unit is OFF and cooled for a
minimum of two minutes prior to fueling.
2. Place unit on level ground in a well
ventilated area.
3. See
cap and remove cap slowly.
4. Slowly add recommended fuel. Do not
overfill
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.
Figure 2-9. Add Recommended Fuel
Figure 2-7. Check Pump Oil
Figure 2-8. Check to confirm oil level
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.
Figure 2-9. Clean area around fuel
Owner's Manual for Power Washer
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Pump Oil (Triplex
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L
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