Manual

Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator
CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents. Review "Cold Weather Operation" on
page7. Shippedwith your generator are:
Main unit
Engineand generator owner's manuals
Locking 20 Amp plug
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
Make sure unit ison a level surface.
Follow the oit recommendations and oil fill instructions
given in the engine owner's manual.
CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil results in an engine failure.
NOTE: The generator's revolving field rides on a
pre-lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Gasoline
_ WARNING! Never fillfuel tank indoors.Never
fillfuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do Not
light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
_ WARNING! Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always leaveroom for expansion.
Use regular UNLEADED gasoline in the generator.
Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil with
gasoline. Do Not overfill the gas tank.
Clean area around fuel fill cap; remove cap.
Fitl fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow 1.5" of tank space for fuel
expansion, as shown in Figure 2.
Tank
Fuel
Install fuel capand wipe upany spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It isimportantto prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicatesthat alcohol-blended fuels
(called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture,
which leadsto separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damagethe fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage of 30 daysor longer.See
"Storage" on page 10. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
IMPORTANT: When running your unit in cold weather
be sure to shelter the unit from the wind.
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