FUEL
SYSTEM
GASOLINE
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of
89
or
higher. Higher octane is recommended. The use oflower
octane gasoline will affect engine performance adversely
..
Ethanol blend must not exceed EIO.
NOTE:
The
generator compartment should have a gasoline
fume detector/alarm properly installed and
working.
GASOLINE/WATER
SEPARATOR
AND
A primary fuel filter of the water separating ,
type must be installed between the
fuel
tank·
and the engine to remove water and otqer
contaminant's from
the
fuel before they can
be carried to the
fuel
system on the engine.
Most installers include a
type
of
filtei/water. ·
separator with the installation package
as
they are aware of the problems that
contaminant's in the
fuel
can cause.
These gasoline filters must have
metal bowls ·
(not
"s~-through")
to
meet U.S. Coats Guard
FUEL
requirements. The
metal
~owls
have
drain
.-~~=C~ER
valves to use
.\¥hen
~~ecki~g
f~r
water and · ·
impurities. This ffiter rating must
be
fo
·microns
or
smaller.
FUEL
PUMP
Periodically
c~l).the
fuel
conrieetions
to
and
out
of the
pump
and
~-sure
tll.at
'no
leakage
is
present
and
that
the
fittings
are
tight and
~lire.
The
engfue
mounted
fuel
pump
is
maintenance
free.
IN~T
FUEL
FILTER
FUEL
MODULE
To
ensure clean fuel into the fuel
lift
pump, there
is
a small
in-line fuel filter connected
to
the fuel module. This filter
should be replaced every
250 hours of operation.
1.
Shut
.off
the
fue~
supely
to
the
generator.
Disconnect
the
fuel supply'lint}to
the'inle.t
..
filter and unscrew
-the
filter
from
the·
pump inlet.
Take
care
to
catch
any
fuel that
may
be present.
2.
Thread on the replacement inlet filter
and
connect the
fuel supply line.
Use
care
when
connecting and
tightening
the
fuel
supply line
so
as
not to distort the
inlet
filter.
3. Tum
on
the
fuel
supply
to
the generator and start
the
generator. Ensure that there
are
no
leaks.
ENGINE
FUEL
FILTER
Periodically check the
fuel
connections
and
the
bowl
for
leakage.
Replace
the
filter
element after
the
first
50
hours
then
follow
the
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE.
Changing
Filter
Element
1.
ShtJ.t_the
fuel
sun_p_ly
to
the generator
~ff.
2. Ensure system
fuel
pressure is at
zero.
Bleed off the
system pressure using a Schrader valve located
on
the
injector throttle
body.
Use extreme care
as
pressure
maybe
as
high
as
45 PSI or
more.
Use towels
to
wrap
the valve
· and catch or subdue any
fuel
spray.
3. Unscrew the
fuel
bowl from the housing and pull the
filter element down and
off.
Use care
to
catch any
fuel
that may be present.
4.
Replace
the
sealing
"0"
ring. Install the
new·
filter element
and thread
on
the fuel bowl then tighten by
hand.
5.
Open the fuel supply to the generator and start the
unit.
Ensur.e
that there
are
no leaks .. _
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inlhe
h~ntiaildlines~
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pre~n,.spifl.age
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·.ENGINE
FUEL
FILTER
AWARNING:
Shut
valve
at
the
tank
when
servicing
the
fuel
system.
Take
care
in
catching
any
fuel
·
that
may
spill.
DO
NOT
allow
any
smoking,
open
flames
or
other
sources
of
fire
near
the
tu_el
system
when
servicing.
Ensut~~
proper
ventilation
exists
when
servicing
the
fuel
system.
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