BEFORE
STAF_'r0NG THE GEt,,_ER_'TOR
To operate tile engine you will need to dc_the following:
ENGINE
OiL
Note:
When adding oit to the engine crankcase in the
future, use only high quality detergenl oil rated with API
service classification SF and SG rated SAE 30 weight
Use no special additives
Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your expect-
ed operating temperature
colder
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32'F
_
warmer
5W30
SAE 30
Although multi-viscosity oifs (5W30, 10W30, etc )
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32"F Check your engine oil level more frequently to
avoid possible damage from running low on oil Oil sump
capacity is 20 ounces
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Place Generator on a level surface
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Cfean area around oil flit and remove oil dipstick
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Wipe dipstick ctean.
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Pour oil into the oil fill opening until oil reaches FULL
mark on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL
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Install oil dipstick, hand tighten securely.
ADD GASOLINE
A
WARNING
NEVER fill fuel tank indoors.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running
or hot, DO NOT light a cigarette
or smoke
when filling the fuel tank°
CAUTION: Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Always leave room for expansion.
Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the Generator
engine Regular leaded gasoline may also be used if
UNLEADED is not available Fuet tank capacitY is t 6
U S quarts
IMPORTANT:
It is irnportan_ to prevent gurr, deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage
Also, experience indicates that aicohot-bfended fuels
(called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and formation ol acids
during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before, storage of 30 days or longer Drain the
gas tanlq start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetol
Use fresh fuel next
are empty
season
See "Storage" Instructions on page 1 ! for additional
I
information
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur
Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap
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Add "UNLEADED" regular gasoline, slowly, to fuet
tank.
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install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline
"TO START THE ENGINE
Unplug all electrical loads from generator receptacles
before starting the engine.
NEVER start or stop
engine with electrical devices plugged into the panel
receptacles and turned on.
Move engine CHOKE CONTROL LEVER to "RUN"
position
loke Control
Lever
o Move STOP SWITCH to "ON" position
Sto
Switch