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Step 2 - ADD GASOLINE
DANGER:
Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel in a well ventilated
area and keep fire and spark away. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. A
nearby open flame can lead to explosion even if not directly in contact with gasoline.
DANGER:
Do not overfill fuel tank. Leave ½” of head space at the top of the tank to allow for
fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto the engine causing fire or explosion,
which could result in death or serious injury.
Use fresh lead-free gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline.
DO NOT use E85. DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels. Allow engine to cool before
storage.
The generator must be on a level surface.
Unscrew fuel cap and set aside.
Slowly add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank. Do not fill the fuel tank to the very top.
Gasoline will expand and spill over during use even with the fuel cap in place.
Reinstall fuel cap and wipe clean any spilled gasoline with a dry cloth.
WARNING:
NEVER use an oil/gasoline mixture. NEVER use old gasoline. Avoid getting dirt or
water into the fuel tank. Gasoline can age in the tank and make starting difficult. Never store
generator for extended periods of time with fuel in the tank or the carburetor. Turn the fuel cock
off and drain the fuel from the carburetor.
Step 3 - GROUND THE GENERATOR
WARNING:
Failure to properly ground the generator can result in electrocution.
Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut on the front control panel against a
grounding wire. A generally acceptable grounding wire is a No. 12 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire.
This grounding wire should be connected at the other end to a copper, brass, or steel-
grounding rod that is driven into the ground.
Wire and grounding rods are not included in generator contents. Grounding codes can vary by
location. Contact an authorized electrician to check your local codes.
NOTE:
After completing the above preparation, the generator is ready to be started.
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