Owner's manual

SECTION 4 — PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION
All oil should meet minimum American
Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL or
better. Use no special additives. Select the oil’s
Viscosity grade according to the expected
operating temperature (also see chart).
Improper treatment of generator
could damage it and shorten its life. DO NOT
attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the recommended
oil. This could result in an engine failure.
4.2 ADDING FUEL
4.1 ADDING ENGINE OIL
Never fill tank indoors. Never fill
fuel tank when engine is running
or hot. Turn generator engine
OFF and allow engine to cool entirely before
filling fuel tank. Avoid spilling gasoline on HOT
engine. Keep fuel away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke
when filling the fuel tank. Fuel is highly
FEAMMABLE and its vapors are EXPLOSIVE.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Allow space for fuel expansion.
IF the fuel tank is overfilled, fuel
can overflow onto a HOT engine and cause FIRE
or EXPLOSION. If fuel spills, wait until it
evaporates before starting engine. Check fuel
lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks
or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• Use regular UNLEAD gasoline with the
generator engine. Do not use any fuel with more
than 10% added ethanol, and never use E85 fuel.
• Do not mix oil with gasoline.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum
deposits from forming in fuel system parts such
as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during
storage. Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol),
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which
leads to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system.
So the fuel should be emptied before storage of
30 days or longer. See the “Storage” section.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products
in the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.
• Place generator on a flat, level surface.
• Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap
and dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean.
• Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil filter
open until it reaches the full mark on the dipstick.
Stop filling occasionally to check oil level. Be
careful do not over fill.
• Install oil fill cap and finger tighten securely.
• Check engine oil level before starting each time
thereafter.
4.3 GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
The national Electrical Code requires that the
frame and external electrically conductive part of
this generator be properly connected to an
approved earth ground.
Local electrical codes may also require proper
grounding of the unit. For that purpose,
connecting a No. 10 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding lug
and to an earth-driven copper or brass grounding
rod (electrode) provides adequate protection
against electrical shock. However, local codes
may vary widely. Consult with a local electrician
for grounding requirement in the area.
Fuel gauge
Empty Full
Fuel strainer Fuel tank Fuel gauge cap
Max oil level
10W-30
SAE 30
Synthetic 5 W - 3 0
Above 40︒F,use SAE 30
Between 40︒F to 10︒F,use 10W-30
Below 10︒F,use synthetic 5W-30
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