FUEL
Fire and explosion hazard. Never use a gasoline
container, gasoline tank, propane connector hose,
propane tanks, or any other fuel item that is broken, cut,
torn or damaged.
Fire and explosion hazard. Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Fill only to the red fill ring located in the in-tank fuel
screen filter. Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto
engine causing a fire or explosion hazard.
Fire
and
explosion
generator while the engine is running. Always turn cff
the engine and allow the generator to cool for two
minutes before refueling.
NOTICE
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this
product.
damage caused by stale fuel or
the use of unapproved fuels (such
as E15 or E85 ethanol blends) is
not covered by warranty. Only use
unleaded gasoline containing up to
10% ethanol.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
• CLEAN, FRESH, unleaded gasoline, 87–93 octane.
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable (where
available; non-ethanol fuel is recommended).
• DO NOT use E85 or E15.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify the engine to run on alternate fuels.
• DO NOT fuel indoors.
• DO NOT create a spark or flame while fueling.
USING FUEL STABILIZER
Adding a fuel stabilizer (not included) extends the usable
life of fuel and helps prevent deposits from forming that
can clog the fuel system. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for use.
Always mix the correct amount of fuel stabilizer to gasoline
in an approved gasoline container before fueling the
generator. Run the generator for five minutes to allow the
stabilizer to treat the entire fuel system.
hazard.
Never
refuel
Engine
or
equipment
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
1. Turn off the generator and allow the generator to cool for a
minimum of two minutes before fueling.
2. Put the generator on a level surface in a well ventilated
area.
3. Clean the area around fuel cap and remove the cap slowly.
Only fill the tank from an approved gasoline container.
Be sure the gasoline container is internally clean and in
good condition to prevent fuel system contamination.
4. See Figure 1. Slowly add CLEAN, FRESH, unleaded
gasoline, 87–93 octane. Do not overfill. Fill only to the
red maximum fill ring on the fuel screen filter, visible in
the filler neck.
the
1
5. Install the fuel cap.
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Use caution when
filling the fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not
covered under warranty.
Clean the fuel tank screen filter of debris before and after
each fueling. Remove the fuel screen filter by slightly
compressing it while removing it from the fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
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