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1. If fuel level is low, refill with unleaded automotive gasoline.
2. Check fuel gauge while filling.
3. When using the generator for the first time or stopping due to the fuel
running out, pull the recoil handle several times after filling the tank.
General Recommendations
• Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store in clean, approved
containers.
• To minimize gum deposits in your fuel system and to insure easy
starting, do not use gasoline left over from the previous season.
• Do not add oil to the gasoline.
• Consider adding fuel stabilizer before running or starting the generator.
Fuel Type
• For best results use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 87 or higher.
Gasoline/Alcohol Blends
Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is
approved, as a fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved.
Gasoline/Ether Blends
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up
to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are approved as a fuel. Other
gasoline/ether blends are not approved.
pre-operation checklist
WARNING
DO NOT overfill the tank, leave room for the fuel to
expand.
Check Component Parts
Check following items before starting engine:
1. Fuel leakage from fuel hose, etc.
2. Bolts and nuts for looseness.
3. Components for damage or breakage.
4. Generator not resting on or against any adjacent wiring.
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