Rainier R4400 - Adding; Checking Engine Fluids and Fuel; Adding Gasoline to the Fuel Tank

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ADDING / CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL
BEFORE ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL, REVIEW SAFETY
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5.
DANGER
Filling the fuel tank with gasoline while the
generator is running can cause gasoline to leak
and come in contact with hot surfaces that can
ignite the gasoline.
Before starting the generator, always check:
• Level of Engine oil
• Level of gasoline in the fuel tank
It is not safe to add gasoline to the fuel tank or engine oil to the
engine while the engine is running or the engine and muer are
hot.
CHECKING AND / OR ADDING ENGINE OIL
WARNING
Internal pressure can build in the engine
crankcase while the engine is running.
Removing the oil ll plug/ dipstick while the
engine is hot can cause extremely hot oil to
spray out of the crankcase and can severely
burn skin. Allow engine oil to cool for several
minutes before removing the oil ll plug/
dipstick.
The unit as shipped does not contain oil in the engine.
You must add engine oil before starting the generator for
the rst time.
NOTICE
The engine does not contain engine oil as shipped.
Attempting to start the engine can damage engine components.
The owner of the generator is responsible to ensure the proper oil
level is maintained during the operation of the generator. Failure to
maintain the proper oil level can result in engine damage.
NOTICE
During the rst ve hours of operating the generator make sure to
not exceed 50% of the rated running watts until the unit is broken
in properly. Make sure to vary to load occasionally to allow stator
windings to heat and cool. Adjusting the load will also help seat
piston rings. Check oil more often during the rst couple times of
operating the generator.
NOTICE
Weather will aect engine oil performance. Change the type of
engine oil used based on weather conditions to suit the engine
needs.
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
BEFORE ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL, REVIEW SAFETY
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5.
WARNING
Never refuel the generator while the engine is
running.
Always turn the engine o and allow
the generator to cool before refueling.
Required Gasoline – Only use gasoline that meets the
following requirements:
• Unleaded gasoline only
• Gasoline with maximum 10% ethanol added
• Gasoline with an 87 octane rating or higher
Filling the Fuel Tank – Follow the steps below to ll the
fuel tank:
1. Shut o the generator.
2. Allow the generator to cool down so all surface areas
of the muer and engine are cool to the touch.
3. Move the generator to a at surface.
4. Clean area around the fuel cap.
5. Remove the fuel cap by rotating counterclockwise.
6. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. Be very careful
not to overll the tank. The gasoline level should NOT
be higher than the ller neck.
7. Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise until
you hear a click, indicating the cap is completely
installed.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline vapors.
Maximum Gasoline Fill Level
OPERATION