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ITEM 70143
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Checking and Filling Fuel
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY FROM FIRE:
Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area
away from ignition sources. If the
engine is hot from use, shut the engine
off and wait for it to cool before adding fuel.
Do not smoke.
1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.
2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.
3. Remove the Strainer and remove any dirt
and debris. Then replace the Strainer.
Note: Do not use gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol (E10). Do not use E85 ethanol. Add fuel
stabilizer to the gasoline or the Warranty is VOID.
Note: Do not use gasoline that has been stored in a
metal fuel container or a dirty fuel container. It can
cause particles to enter the carburetor, affecting
engine performance and/or causing damage.
4. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under
the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with 87 octane or
higher unleaded gasoline that has been treated
with a fuel stabilizer additive. Follow fuel stabilizer
manufacturer’s recommendations for use.
5. Replace the Fuel Cap.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess
to evaporate before starting engine.
To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine
while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.
Engine Oil Change
CAUTION! Oil is very hot during operation and can cause burns. Wait for engine to cool before changing oil.
1. Make sure the Engine is stopped and is level.
2. On the right side of the Generator, loosen the
Lock Knobs and remove the Access Panel
and Oil Drain Door, as shown to the right.
3. Place an oil drain pan under the Generator
and center under the Oil Drain Door opening.
Remove the Oil Drain Plug, tilt the Generator
slightly to facilitate drainage and wait for oil
to drain completely. Recycle used oil.
4. Tilt the Generator and replace the Oil
Drain Plug, then set the Generator
back down on a level surface.
5. Clean the top of the Oil Fill Cap / Dipstick
and the area around it. Remove the
Cap / Dipstick, turning it counterclockwise.
6. Add the appropriate type of oil until the oil
level is at the proper level. SAE 10W-30 oil is
recommended for general use.
Note: Make sure Generator is level when adding oil to
prevent overfilling which could cause engine damage.
7. Check the oil level. The oil level should be
up to the edge of the hole as shown.
8. Thread the Oil Fill Cap / Dipstick back in clockwise
and replace the Access Panel and Oil Drain Door.
NOTICE: Do not run the engine with too little oil.
Engine will not start with low or no engine oil.
Oil Fill Cap /
Dipstick
Oil Drain Plug
Oil Drain Door
Access Panel
Lock Knobs
Battery and Oil
Fill Access Panel
Full Level
Oil Fill
Cap / Dipstick
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