Operation GPi 1700
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2.11 Fueling the Machine
Fuel filler cap
The fuel filler cap (g1) is located beneath the fuel tank cap cover (g). Turn the fuel
filler cap counter-clockwise to open; clockwise to close.
Filling the fuel
tank
Follow the guidelines below when filling the fuel tank.
Turn the engine switch (v) to STOP before refueling.
Refuel only with clean, fresh unleaded gasoline.
Add fuel through the fuel filter screen (g2), making sure that dirt or water do not
enter the fuel tank.
Fill only until the fuel level reaches the red LEVEL indicator (g3) inside the fuel
tank neck. Do not overfill!
Clean up spilled fuel before operating the machine.
Fuel tank capacity = 3.5 L (0.92 gal.).
Priming the
fuel system
When using the generator for the first time, or if the fuel tank runs dry and the
engine stops as a result, the fuel system will require priming before re-start.
To prime the fuel system, pull the recoil starter handle (a) several times after
filling fuel up to the red marking inside the fuel tank neck.
Using
gasoline /
ethanol
blends
This portable generator is not for use with gasoline / ethanol blends with over 15%
ethanol.
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g3
g1
g2
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a
v
WARNING
Fire/burn hazards. Gasoline is flammable and can ignite or explode.
f Keep all open flames, sparks, and cigarettes away from the machine while refu-
eling.
f Do not refuel if the generator is sitting in a truck fitted with a plastic bed liner.
Static electricity can ignite the fuel or fuel vapors.
f Do not refuel when the engine is running or hot.
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