Before Starting The Generator - Craftsman 580.675610 Manuel D'utilisation

BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR

Add Engine Oil
CAUTION!
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it
has been properly serviced with the recommended oil may
result in an engine failure.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap.
NOTE: See "Oil Recommendations" in Maintenance section.
Verify provided oil bottle is the correct viscosity for current
ambient temperature.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour entire contents
of provided oil bottle (26 oz.) into oil fill opening.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil. This may result in
an engine failure.
4. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude
use, see "High Altitude".
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15%
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
NOTICE
Avoid generator damage.
Failure to follow Operator's Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in gasoline.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the
same. If you experience starting or performance problems
after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change
brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The
emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine
Modifications).
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,
and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill. Allow at least 1.5" of tank space for fuel
expansion, as shown here.
3. Install fuel cap and wait for any spilled fuel to evaporate.
CAUTION!
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 performance issues, the fuel system should
be treated with a fuel preserver or emptied before storage of
30 days or longer. To protect the fuel system from gum
formation, use Briggs & Stratton FRESH START™ fuel
stabilizer plus, or FRESH START™ continuous fuel preserver
(concentrated liquid cartridge). If fuel preserver is not used,
drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel
lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
See "Storage" for additional information.
NEVER use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank as permanent damage may occur.
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WARNING
Tank
Fuel