Generac Portable Products 4,200 Watt Generator
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CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call
the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408. Review “Cold
Weather Operation” on page 7. Shipped with your
generator are:
•
Main unit
•
Engine and generator owner’s manuals
•
Muffler exhaust deflector
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
• Make sure unit is on a level surface.
• Follow the oil recommendations and oil fill instructions
given in the engine owner’s manual.
CAUTION!
Any attempt to crank or start the
engine before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil results in an engine failure.
NOTE: The generator’s revolving field rides on a
pre–lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Gasoline
DANGER!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill
fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do Not
light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
DANGER!
Do Not overfill the fuel tank. Always
leave room for expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline in the generator.
Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil with
gasoline. Do Not overfill the gas tank.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap; remove cap.
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow 1/2" of tank space for fuel
expansion, as shown in Figure 2.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol–blended fuels
(called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which leads to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See
“Storage”. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
IMPORTANT: When running your unit in cold weather
be sure to shelter the unit from the wind.
Figure 2 — Typical Tank Expansion Space
