Dewalt DXGNR4000 Instruction Manual - Page 16

Operation Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EXPLOSIVE. Never permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the vicin- ity while handling gasoline. 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 avail- able; non-ethanol premium fuel is recommended). • DO NOT use E85. • DO NOT use a gas oil mix. • DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels. Stabilize fuel prior to storage. 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. Clean area around fuel cap and remove cap slowly. 4. Slowly add recommended fuel (A). Do not fill above lip (B). 5. Install fuel cap. ON A OFF 000208 4. Turn engine Run/Stop switch (B) to Run (manual start only). A B 000400 NOTICE: Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before starting unit. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage. Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of 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. See the Storage section. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur. Starting Pull Start Engines CAUTION Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical loads prior to start- ing or stopping unit. Failure to do so could result in equipment and property damage. 1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before starting engine. 2. Place generator on a level surface. 3. Open the fuel shut-off valve (A). 009103 B 5. Slide engine choke (C) to Full Choke position (left). C 000209 6. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away. 7. When engine starts, move choke knob to 1/2-choke position until engine runs smoothly, then fully into Run position. If engine falters, move choke back to 1/2-choke position until engine runs smoothly, then to Run position. 8. If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever to Full Choke and repeat starting instructions. IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do not overload individual panel receptacles. These outlets are protected against overload with push-to-reset type circuit breakers. If amperage rating of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and electrical output to that receptacle is lost. Read "Don't Overload the Generator" carefully. 14 Owner's Manual for Portable Generator