Powermate PM2000i Manuel Du Propriétaire page 10

3. Call Powermate Customer Service at 1-
800-445-1805 with the unit model and
serial number for any missing carton con-
tents.
4. Record model, serial number, and date of
purchase on front cover of this manual.
Add Engine Oil
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
NOTE: The generator is shipped without oil in
the engine. Add oil slowly and verify oil level
often during filling process to ensure overfilling
does not occur.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. See Figure 2-8. Remove screws and side
cover.
Figure 2-8. Remove Side Cover
3. Verify oil fill area is clean.
4. See Figure 2-9. Remove oil fill cap and
wipe dipstick clean.
Figure 2-9. Remove Dipstick
5. Insert funnel into oil fill opening. Add rec-
ommended engine oil as necessary. Cli-
mate determines
viscosity. See chart below to select correct
viscosity.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
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CAUTION
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proper engine
6. See
funnel and insert dipstick into oil filler neck
without screwing it in.
Figure 2-10. Safe Operating Range
7. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro-
cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.
8. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
9. Replace side cover and screws.
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Fuel
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Add fuel in a well
ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure
to do so will result in death or serious injury.
Explosion and Fire. Do not fill fuel tank past full line.
Allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel
to spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which
will result in death or serious injury.
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
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• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable
(where available; non-ethanol fuel is rec-
oil
ommended).
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels. Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
1. Verify unit is OFF and cooled entirely prior
to fueling.
2. Place unit on level ground in a well venti-
lated area.
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
2-10. To check oil level, remove
Figure
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