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OPERATION
intended use. It may be necessary to contact a qualified electrician
or local governing agency for a full list of requirements.
ADDING OIL/INSPECTING OIL LEVEL
See Figure 13.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to crank or start engine be-
fore it has been properly serviced with recommended oil.
Failure to add engine oil before starting will result in serious
engine damage that is not covered under warranty.
NOTICE
Use of 2-stroke/cycle oil or other unap-
proved oil types can cause severe engine damage that is not
covered under warranty.
The included, recommended oil type for typical use is 10W-30
engine oil. If running the generator in extreme temperatures, refer
to the following chart.
Recommended Engine Oil Type
5W-30
5W-30
°F
-20
0
20
°C
-28.9
-17.8
-6.7
Ambient Temperature
NOTE: Inspect the engine oil level before each use or every 8
hours of operation.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for at least
five minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-ventilated area.
l Clean the area around the oil dipstick.
For initial oil fill:
l Slowly unscrew and remove the oil dipstick.
l Using the funnel, slowly pour the supplied engine oil into the
oil fill hole. Stop frequently, so not to overfill.
NOTE: The generator was functionally tested in the factory and
may contain minimum residual oil. Additional oil is required to
operate the unit. Do not overfill.
l Replace and tighten the oil dipstick.
To inspect oil level:
l Slowly unscrew and remove the oil dipstick.
l Clean the dipstick and re-seat it inside the oil fill hole. Do not
thread the dipstick.
l Remove the dipstick and verify that the oil level is within safe
operating range.
l If the oil level is low, add recommended engine oil incrementally
and re-inspect until the level is within the safe operating range.
l Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
10W-30
10W-40
Synthetic
40
60
80
100
4.4
15.6
26.7
37.8
FIG. 13
A - Oil dipstick
B - Safe operating range
120
48.9
GASOLINE REQUIREMENTS
NOTICE
product. Engine or equipment 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 gas-
oline containing up to 10% ethanol.
l ALWAYS use CLEAN, FRESH, unleaded gasoline (87 – 93 oc-
tane) in this unit. NEVER use OLD, STALE, or CONTAMINATED
gasoline.
l Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable (where available;
non-ethanol fuel is recommended).
l DO NOT use E85 or E15.
l DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
l DO NOT modify the engine to run on
alternate fuels.
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.
A
B
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this
E85 E15
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