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Oxygenated Fuels
Some gasoline are blended with alcohol or an ether compound to increase the octane.
These gasoline are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. Some areas of the
United States use oxygenated fuels to help meet clean air standards.
If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure its pump octane rating is 86 or higher.
Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol)
Gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol by volume may cause starting or
performance problems. Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name
“Gasohol”.
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol)
Gasoline containing methanol must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to
protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume may
cause starting and/or performance problems and may damage metal, rubber and
plastic parts of your fuel system.
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether)
You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.
Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some states
(provinces in Canada) require this information to be posted on the pump. If you notice
any undesirable operating symptoms, switch to a conventional unleaded gasoline. Fuel
system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel
are not ours responsibility and are not covered under warranty.
Oxygenated fuels can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not
to spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled
fuel is not covered under warranty.
6. STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
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. Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position.
The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected.
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. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
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3
. Turn the choke lever or to the CLOSE position, or pull the choke rod out to the
CLOSE position.
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. Start the engine
·With recoil starter:
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
Pull the starter grip until compression is felt, then pull briskly.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter or housing.
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