Product Manual

8 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
NOTE: If the battery is unable to start the
engine, charge it with an appropriate 12V
charger or manually start the generator and let
run until charged.
Add Engine Oil
NOTE: The generator is shipped without oil in
the engine. Add oil slowly and verify oil level
often during filling process to ensure overfilling
does not occur.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. See Figure 2-9. Using a Flat Head screw-
driver, turn the lock 1/4 turn clockwise to
open service door (A).
Figure 2-9.Access Door and Oil Drain Covers
3. Clean area around oil fill and oil drain plug.
4. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-10.
Figure 2-10. Remove Dipstick
5. Insert funnel into oil fill opening. Add rec-
ommended engine oil as necessary. Cli-
mate determines proper engine oil
viscosity. See chart to select correct vis-
cosity.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
6. To check oil level, remove funnel and
insert dipstick into oil filler neck. See Fig-
ure 2-11.
Figure 2-11. Safe Operating Range
7. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro-
cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.
8. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
9. Wipe up any spilled oil.
10. Properly dispose of oil in accordance with
all applicable regulations.
Fuel
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable.
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels. Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
1. Verify unit is OFF and cooled entirely prior
to fueling.
2. Place unit on level ground in a well venti-
lated area.
(000135)
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
A
007847
B
000115
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399
005484
(000105)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000166b)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to
1/2 inch from top of tank to allow for fuel expansion.
Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing
fire or explosion, which will result in death or
serious injury.