10 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
Figure 2-11. Battery Connection
Add Engine Oil
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean. See Fig-
ure 2-12.
Figure 2-12. Remove Dipstick
3. Insert dipstick and remove again to check
oil level. Oil level is checked with dipstick
fully installed. See Figure 2-13.
Figure 2-13. Safe Operating Range
4. Clean area around oil fill. Remove oil fill
cap. See Figure 2-14.
Figure 2-14. Remove Oil Fill Cap
5. Add recommended engine oil. Climate
determines proper engine oil viscosity.
See chart to select correct viscosity.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro-
cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.
.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
6. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range. See Figure 2-
13.
7. Install dipstick and oil fill cap and hand-
tighten.
Fuel
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable
(where available; non-ethanol-premium fuel
is recommended).
(000135)
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
CAUTION
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399
(000105)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to
1/2 inch from top of tank to allow for fuel expansion.
Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing
fire or explosion, which will result in death or
serious injury.
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