Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 7
Figure 2-6. Status Indicators
Fuel Sensor and Fuel Gauge
See Figure 2-6. The fuel sensor (5) and gas
gauge (6) indicate fuel remaining in the inter-
nal fuel tank. The Run Time Clock displays the
amount of run time remaining for the current
fuel level and applied load.
NOTE: The run time clock will update if load is
changed to reflect different fuel consumption.
Remove Contents from Carton
1. Open carton completely by cutting each
corner from top to bottom.
2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to
assembly. Carton contents should contain
the following:
TABLE 3. Accessories
3. Call Generac Customer Service 1-888-
GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) with the unit
model and serial number for any missing
carton contents.
4. Record model, serial number, and date of
purchase on front cover of this manual.
Add Engine Oil
NOTE: The generator is shipped without oil in
the engine. Add oil slowly and verify oil level
often during filling process to ensure overfilling
does not occur.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and oil drain plug.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7. Remove Dipstick
4. Screw funnel into oil fill opening. Add rec-
ommended engine oil as necessary. Cli-
mate determines proper engine oil
viscosity. See chart to select correct vis-
cosity.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
5. To check oil level, remove funnel and
insert dipstick into oil filler neck without
screwing it in. See Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8. Safe Operating Range
Item Qty.
Main Unit 1
Owner’s Manual 1
SAE 30 Oil 1
Oil Funnel 1
Product Registration Card 3
Service Warranty 1
Emissions Warranty 1
(000135)
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
000804
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399
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