PREPARING THE GENERATOR
Operator’s Manual
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STORE GASOLINE ONLY IN APPROVED
CONTAINERS, IN WELL VENTILATED,
UNOCCUPIED BUILDINGS AND AWAY FROM
SPARKS OR FLAMES.
DO NOT FILL THE FUEL TANK WHILE THE ENGINE
IS HOT OR RUNNING, SINCE SPILLED FUEL
COULD IGNITE IF IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH
HOT PARTS OR SPARKS FROM IGNITION. DO NOT
START THE ENGINE NEAR SPILLED FUEL.
NEVER USE GASOLINE AS A CLEANING AGENT.
WARNING: DO NOT OVERFILL THE FUEL TANK,
LEAVE ROOM FOR THE FUEL TO EXPAND.
WARNING: MAKE SURE YOU REVIEW EACH
WARNING IN ORDER TO PREVENT FIRE HAZARD.
DO NOT REFILL TANK WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING
OR HOT.
BEFORE FILLING FUEL, TURN THE ENGINE
SWITCH TO (STOP) POSITION.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO ADMIT DUST, DIRT, WATER
OR OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS INTO FUEL.
WIPE OFF SPILT FUEL THOROUGHLY BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE. KEEP OPEN FLAMES AWAY.
USING FUEL STABILIZER
Fuel gets old, oxidizes, and breaks down over time. 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 fuel stabilizer manufacturer’s directions
for correct ratio of stabilizer to fuel.
1. Mix fuel stabilizer and gasoline prior to filling the tank by
using a gas can or other approved fuel container and shaking
gently to combine.
NOTE: To control the amount of fuel stabilizer being added
to the engine, always mix fuel stabilizer with gasoline
before fueling the tank rather than adding fuel stabilizer
directly into the generator’s fuel tank.
2. Replace and secure the fuel tank cap.
3. Start and run the engine for at least 5 minutes to allow
stabilizer to treat the entire fuel system.
ETHANOL-BLENDED FUELS
NOTICE: Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a
violation of federal law and will damage the unit and void
your warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline containing up to
10% ethanol.
ADDING FUEL
DANGER: RISK OF FIRE AND SERIOUS BURNS:
NEVER REMOVE FUEL CAP WHEN UNIT IS
RUNNING. SHUT OFF ENGINE AND ALLOW THE
UNIT TO COOL AT LEAST FIVE MINUTES. REMOVE
CAP SLOWLY.
