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ASSEMBLY
FUEL
Fire and explosion hazard. Never use a gasoline
container, gasoline tank, propane connector hose,
propane tanks, or any other fuel item that is broken, cut,
torn or damaged.
Fire and explosion hazard. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill
only to the red fill ring located in the in-tank fuel screen
filter. Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto engine
causing a fire or explosion hazard.
Fire and explosion hazard.
NEVER
refuel the generator
while the engine is running.
ALWAYS
turn the engine off
and allow the generator to cool for two minutes before
refueling.
NOTICE
DO NOT
use E15 or E85 fuel in
this 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 gasoline containing up to
10% ethanol.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
• CLEAN, FRESH, unleaded gasoline, 87–93 octane.
•
Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable (where
available; non-ethanol fuel is recommended).
•
Do not
use E85 or E15.
•
Do not
use a gas oil mix.
•
Do not
modify the engine to run on alternate fuels.
•
Do not
fuel indoors.
DO NOT
create a spark or flame while fueling.
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.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
1.
Turn the generator OFF and allow to cool for a minimum
of two minutes before fueling.
2.
Place the generator on level ground in a well ventilated
area.
3.
Clean area around fuel cap and remove the cap slowly.
NOTICE
Only fill the tank from an approved gasoline container.
Make sure the gasoline container is internally clean and
in good condition to prevent fuel system contamination.
Slowly add the recommended fuel.
DO NOT
overfill. Fill
only to the red maximum fill ring on the fuel screen filter
visible in the filler neck.
4.
Install the fuel cap.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Use caution when
filling the fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not
covered under warranty.
NOTICE
Clean the fuel screen filter of debris before and after
each fueling. Remove the fuel screen filter by slightly
compressing it while removing it from the fuel tank.
CONNECT AN LPG/PROPANE TANK
NOTICE
• The LPG/propane tank can be of any capacity but the
tank must conform to the standard as listed in Fuel
Safety section.
• Propane tanks that use liquid withdrawal system can
not be used on these models.
•
Verify the re-qualification date on the tank has not
expired.
•
DO NOT
use included LPG/propane hose for any
other appliances.
