Honeywell HW7500EL Owners Manual - Page 28
Adding Fuel, General Fuel Information, Fuel Recommendations - hw7500e parts manual
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Adding Fuel 14. Reinstall oil fill cap and tighten until fully seated. iNOTE: Dispose of used motor oil according to guidelines established by your local or state government. • Try to confirm contents of fuel. Some states (and provinces in Canada) require this information to be posted on the fuel pump. If you notice undesirable operating symptoms, switch to a conventional unleaded gasoline. Adding Fuel Before each use, check fuel gauge on fuel tank. If fuel level is low, refill tank with recommended fuel. NEVER OVERFILL. Fuel and fuel vapors are extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. • Refuel generator only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area. • NEVER fill fuel tank while engine is running. Turn generator OFF and allow to cool before filling with fuel. • NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near generator or where gasoline is stored. • NEVER overfill fuel tank (no fuel should be in filler neck). After refueling, be sure fuel tank cap is closed properly and securely. • Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, be sure area is dry before starting engine. • Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor. General Fuel Information Check fuel gauge located on the top of generator near fuel tank and refill tank if fuel level is low. Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do not fill above the shoulder of fuel strainer. Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 or higher. Never use stale or contaminated gasoline. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. Always keep fuel strainer in place while refueling. Oxygenated Fuels At certain times of the year, some U.S. locations may have only oxygenated fuel available. Oxygenated fuel is blended with alcohol or ether additives to increase octane quality, enhance combustion, and reduce exhaust emissions. Some areas of the United States use oxygenated fuels to help meet clean air standards. Before using an oxygenated fuel: • Be sure pump octane rating is 87 or higher. Oxygenated fuels can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when filling fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under warranty. TABLE 3. Oxygenated Fuel Types Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) Gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol by volume may cause starting or performance problems. Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name "Gasohol". Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) Gasoline containing methanol must contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems and may damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of fuel system. MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) You can use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume. Fuel Recommendations To avoid damage to engine, never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in fuel tank. Use fresh gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 or higher. To add fuel to generator: 1. Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com- pletely cool. 2. Be sure generator is set on flat, level surface. 3. Remove fuel tank cap. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual