4. PREPARATION BEFORE USE
The machine is shipped without oil - You MUST add oil before using this machine.
4.1.
Oil type – SAE15W40.
4.2.
Adding oil.
4.2.1.
Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
4.2.2.
Clean area around oil filler and
remove oil cap and
dipstick. Wipe the dipstick clean.
4.2.3.
Slowly fill the engine with oil through the oil
filler until it reaches the upper thread of the
filler hole or to the full mark on the dipstick.
4.2.4.
Stop filling occasionally to check oil level. DO
NOT over fill.
4.2.5.
Refit the oil filler cap and make sure the cap
is
tightened.
4.2.6.
You MUST check engine oil level before starting every session.
4.3.
Fuel type Unleaded Petrol.
4.4.
Adding fuel.
Do not overfill the fuel tank you MUST allow space for fuel expansion. If the fuel tank is
overfilled, fuel can overflow onto a HOT engine and cause FIRE and/or EXPLOSION. If fuel
does spill, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. Check fuel lines, tank, cap and
fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace as required.
4.4.1.
DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the fuel tank. Fuel is
highly FLAMMABLE and it
'
s vapo
u
rs are EXPLOSIVE.
4.4.2.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Turn generator engine OFF
and allow engine to cool entirely before filling fuel tank.
4.4.3.
Avoid spilling petrol on
to
HOT engine.
4.4.4.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other source
s
of ignition.
4.4.5.
D
O NOT
mix oil with
petrol
.
4.4.6.
Once fueling has finished refit the fuel cap and fully tighten. Wipe up any
spilled fuel before starting machine.
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