Oxygenated Fuels; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Energizer EZG Serie Guide Utilisateur

Use gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher.
We recommend unleaded gasoline because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends
exhaust system life.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Occasionally you may hear light "spark knock" or "pinging" (metallic rapping noise) while operating under heavy
loads. This is no cause for concern.
If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed, under normal load, change brands of gasoline. If spark
knock or pinging persists, see an authorized generator dealer.
NOTICE
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine damage.
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging is misuse, and the Distributor's Limited Warranty does
not cover parts damaged by misuse.

Oxygenated Fuels

Some gasoline are blended with alcohol or an ether compound to increase the octane. These gasoline are
collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. Some areas of the United States use oxygenated fuels to help meet
clean air standards. If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure its pump octane rating is 86 or higher.
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 cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the 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 your fuel system.
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether)
You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume. Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the
fuel's contents. Some states (provinces in Canada) require this information to be posted on the pump. If you notice
any undesirable operating symptoms, switch to a conventional unleaded gasoline. Fuel system damage or
performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel are not ours responsibility and are not covered
under warranty.
NOTICE
Oxygenated fuels can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when filling your fuel tank.
Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under warranty.
6. STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
1. Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position. The generator may be hard to start if a load is
connected.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
3. Turn the choke lever or to the CLOSE position, or pull the choke rod out to the CLOSE position.
4. Start the engine
• With recoil starter:
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
Pull the starter grip until compression is felt, then pull briskly.
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