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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. If you
use an oxygenated fuel, be sure its
pump octane rating is 86 or higher.
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ETHANOL (ETHYL OR
GRAIN ALCOHOL)
Gasoline containing more than 10%
ethanol by volume may cause starting
or performance problems.
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 you 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.
STARTING/STOPPING
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 the CLOSE position.
4° Start engine.
• With recoil starter:
Turn the engine switch to the ON
position.
Pull the starter grip until compression
is felt, then pull briskly.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter grip to snap
back against the engine. Return it
gently to prevent damage to the
starter or housing.
• With electric starter: (Optional kit)
Turn the engine switch to the STRAT
position and hold it there for
5 seconds or until the engine starts.
NOTICE:
Operating the starter motor for more
than 5 seconds can damage the
motor. If the engine fails to starter,
release the switch and wait
10 seconds before operating the
starter again. If the speed of the
starter motor drops after a period
of time, it indicates that the battery
should be recharged.
When the engine starts, allow the
engine switch to return to the ON
position.
5° Turn the choke lever or push the
choke rod the OPEN position as the
engine warms up.