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Safety, Operation, Maintenance, Setup

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SAFETY Checking and Filling Fuel WARNING! TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM FIRE: Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. If the engine is hot from use, shut the engine off and wait for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke. 1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it. 2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap. 3. Remove the Strainer and remove any dirt and debris. Then replace the Strainer. Note: Do not use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol (E10). Do not use E85 ethanol. Note: Do not use gasoline that has been stored in a metal fuel container or a dirty fuel container. It can cause particles to enter the carburetor, affecting engine performance and/or causing damage. 4. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with 87 octane or higher unleaded gasoline. 5. Then replace the Fuel Cap. 6. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess to evaporate before starting engine. To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine while the smell of fuel hangs in the air. Engine Oil Change CAUTION! Oil is very hot during operation and can cause burns. Wait for engine to cool before changing oil. SETUp OpERATION 1. Make sure the engine is stopped and is level. Place the Generator on stands with the drain centered over a proper oil drain pan. 2. Close the Fuel Valve. 3. Remove the Drain Plug and wait for oil to drain completely. Recycle used oil. 4. Replace the Drain Plug and tighten it. 5. Remove the Access Panel on the side of the Generator. 6. Clean the top of the Dipstick and the area around it. Remove the Dipstick, turning it counterclockwise. 7. Add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level is at the proper level. SAE 10W-30 oil is recommended for general use. 8. Check the oil level. The oil level should be up to the edge of the hole as shown. 9. Thread the Dipstick back in clockwise and replace the Access Panel. NOTICE: Do not run the engine with too little oil. The engine will be permanently damaged. Full level MAINTENANCE Page 14 For Generator technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882. ITEM 61169

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For Generator technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
For Engine technical questions, please call 1-800-520-0882.
ITEM 61169
SAFETY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
SETUP
Checking and Filling Fuel
WARNING!
TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area
away from ignition sources.
If the engine is
hot from use, shut the engine off and wait
for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke.
1.
Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.
2.
Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.
3.
Remove the Strainer and remove any dirt
and debris.
Then replace the Strainer.
Note:
Do not use gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol (E10).
Do not use E85 ethanol.
Note:
Do not use gasoline that has been stored in a
metal fuel container or a dirty fuel container.
It can
cause particles to enter the carburetor, affecting
engine performance and/or causing damage.
4.
If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch
under the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with
87 octane or higher unleaded gasoline.
5.
Then replace the Fuel Cap.
6.
Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess
to evaporate before starting engine.
To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine
while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.
Engine Oil Change
CAUTION!
Oil is very hot during operation and can cause burns.
Wait for engine to cool before changing oil.
1.
Make sure the engine is stopped and is level.
Place the Generator on stands with the drain
centered over a proper oil drain pan.
2.
Close the Fuel Valve.
3.
Remove the Drain Plug and wait for oil to
drain completely.
Recycle used oil.
4.
Replace the Drain Plug and tighten it.
5.
Remove the Access Panel on the
side of the Generator.
6.
Clean the top of the Dipstick and the area around it.
Remove the Dipstick, turning it counterclockwise.
7.
Add the appropriate type of oil until the oil
level is at the proper level.
SAE 10W-30
oil is recommended for general use.
8.
Check the oil level.
The oil level should be
up to the edge of the hole as shown.
9.
Thread the Dipstick back in clockwise
and replace the Access Panel.
NOTICE:
Do not run the engine with too little oil.
The engine will be permanently damaged.
Full level