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FUEL TANK CAPACITY
DEWALT Model Gallons Liters
DG2900 3.0 11.4
DG4300 5.0 18.9
DG6000/DG6000E 5.0 18.9
DG7000/DG7000E 5.0 18.9
Check the fuel gauge located on the top of the generator near the fuel tank and refill the tank
if the fuel level is low. Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do not fill above the shoulder of the
fuel strainer (figure 12).
Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. The Honda engine is certified
to operate on unleaded gasoline. Unleaded gasoline produces fewer engine and spark plug
deposits and extends exhaust system life. Never use stale or
contaminated gasoline. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Always keep the fuel strainer in place while refueling.
OXYGENATED FUELS
Some conventional gasolines are blended with alcohol or an ether
compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as
oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the
United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce
emissions.
If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating
requirements. Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some
states/provinces required this information to be posted on the pump. The following are the EPA
approved percentages of oxygenates:
Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 10%
ethanol by volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name “Gasohol.”
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to
15% MTBE by volume.
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 5%
methanol by volume as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the
fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting
and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the
generator or your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to
another brand of gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated
fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates mentioned above are not covered
under warranty.
Control Panel
Refer to figure 13 on page 4-5 for layout of generator control panels.
ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH
The engine switch (A) must be in the on position to start. To stop the engine, place switch in
the off position. For electric start models (DG6000E and DG7000E), place the engine switch in
the stop position to stop the generator. See the section titled “OPERATION” beginning on page
6 of this manual for complete starting and stopping instructions.
ELECTRIC START
DG6000E and DG7000E are equipped with an electric start. On these generators, the engine
switch (A1) can be placed in three positions; stop, run and start. See the section titled
“OPERATION” beginning on page 6 of this manual for complete starting information.
MAIN BREAKER
The main breaker (B) protects the alternator. Overloading the generator will trip the main circuit
breaker. A short circuit in an electrical device being powered can also trip the main circuit
FIGURE 12:
FUEL STRAINER
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