Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank - Westinghouse WGen5500 Manual Del Usuario

OPERATION

ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK

WARNING
Never refuel the generator while the
engine is running.
Always turn the engine off and allow
the generator to cool before refueling.
Required Gasoline – Only use gasoline that meets the
following requirements:
• Unleaded gasoline only
• Gasoline with maximum 10% ethanol added
• Gasoline with an 87 octane rating or higher
Filling the Fuel Tank – Follow the steps below to fill the
fuel tank:
1. Shut off the generator.
2. Allow the generator to cool down so all surface
areas of the muffler and engine are cool to the
touch.
3. Move the generator to a flat surface.
4. Clean area around the fuel cap.
5. Remove the fuel cap by rotating counterclockwise.
6. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. Be very
careful not to overfill the tank. The gasoline level
should NOT be higher than the filler neck (see
Figure 6).
7. Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise until
you hear a click, indicating the cap is completely
installed.
Figure 6 - Maximum Gasoline Fill Level
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged skin contact with
gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of
gasoline vapors.
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BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR
Before attempting to start the generator,
verify the following:
• The engine is filled with engine oil. See Checking
• The generator is situated in a proper location
• The generator is on a dry surface (Weather and Dry
• All loads are disconnected from the generator (No
• The generator is properly grounded the Generator
BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR,
REVIEW SAFETY SECTION STARTING
ON PAGE 5.
Engine Oil on page 21.
(Location Selection on page 14).
Surface on page 14).
Connected Loads on page 14).
(page 14).
DANGER
Never use the generator in a location
that is wet or damp. Never expose the
generator to rain, snow, water spray or
standing water while in use. Protect
the generator from all hazardous
weather conditions. Moisture or ice
can cause a short circuit or other
malfunction in the electrical circuit.
Never operate the generator in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide. Only
operate the generator outside and
away from windows, doors and vents.
NOTICE
The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown
switch. If the oil level becomes low, the engine may
shut down and not start until the oil is filled to the
proper level. Poor oil quality may interfere with the
operation of the low oil shutdown switch.
The owner of the generator is responsible to ensure
the proper oil level is maintained during the operation
of the generator. Failure to maintain the proper oil
level can result in engine damage.
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