60
80
0
20
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reatment of generator
en its life. DO NOT
engine before ithas
th the recommended
engine failure.
1. If fuel level is low, refill with unleaded
00
automotive gasoline.
2. Check fuel gauge while filling.
, level surface.
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3. When using the generator for the first time
or stopping due to the fuel running out, pull
l and nmove oil fill cap
the recoil handle several times after filling
erator
the tank.
dipstick. Wipe dipstick
General Recommendations
• Purchase gasoline in small quantities and
store in clean, approved containers.
oil throughthe oil filter
• To minimize gum deposits in your fuel system
ded
and to ensure easy starting, do not use
ull mark on the dipstick.
gasoline left over from the previous season.
• Consider adding fuel stabilizer before
o check oil level. Be
running or starting the generator.
Fuel Type
fill cap
• For best results use only clean, fresh, regular
i
ten securely.
unleaded gasoline with 86+ octane. Do not
pstick
use any fuel with more than 10% added
efore starting eachtime
ethanol, and never use E85 fuel.
• Never mix oil to the gasoline.
l filter
ipstick.
L
Be
Check Component Parts
Check following items before starting engine:
1. Fuel leakage from fuel hose, etc.
tank indoors. Never fill
2. Bolts and nuts for looseness.
rely.
3. Components for damage or breakage.
when engine is running
4. Generator not resting on or against any adjacent wiring.
chtime
m generator engine
cool entirely before
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gasoline.
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CAUTION
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30
40
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A, ,a//, IF the fuel tankisoverfilled, fu
DO NOT overfill the tank, leave room for the fuel
can overflow onto a HOT engine and cause FIRE
to expand. If the fuel tank is over filled, fuel can
overflow onto a hot engine and cause a FIRE or
or EXPLOSION. If fuel spills, wait until it
EXPLOSION. If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates
evaporates before starting engine. Check fuel lin
before starting engine. Check fuel lines, tank, cap
and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace
tank, cap and fittirgs frequently for cracks or
if necessary.
leaks. Replace if necessary.
Fuel gauge
Full
Fuel gauge
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum
deposits from faming in fuel system parts such
as the carburetor, fuel hosror tank during storage
Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol), ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to
separation and fcrmation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system.So the fu
tank, cap and fittirgs freq
leaks. Replace if necessar
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Fuel gauge
Allow space for fuel expansion.
,
WARNING
Fuel tank cap
IMPORTANT: It is impor
deposits from faming in f
as the carburetor, fuel ho
Alcohol-blended fuels (c
Empty
or methanol) can attract m
separation and fcrmation o
Acidic gas can damage the
should be emptied before
longer. See the"Storage
or carburetor cleaner prod
permanent damage may oc
EMPTY
FULL
FUEL gAUgE
Full
Fuel gauge
•
MAX FUEL
LEVEL
Fuel tank
Max cap mark (re
Empty
Max oil leve
.
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