Portable Generator User Manual

DCA45SSK/KU3 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/15/11) — PAGE 29
INSPECTION/SETUP
Refueling Procedure:
1. Level Tanks — Make sure fuel cells are level with the
ground. Failure to do so will cause fuel to spill from the
tank before reaching full capacity (Figure 30).
Figure 30. Only Fill on Level Ground
WARNING
Diesel fuel and its vapors are dangerous
to your health and the surrounding
environment. Avoid skin contact and/or
inhaling fumes.
CAUTION
ALWAYS place trailer on firm level ground before
refueling to prevent spilling and maximize the amount
of fuel that can be pumped into the tank.
Level Ground
Unlevel Ground
=
Level Ground
Unlevel Ground
DO NOT fill on
unlevel ground
!
!
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NOTICE
ONLY use low sulfur or ultra low sulfur diesel
fuel when refueling.
2. Remove fuel cap and fill tank as shown in Figure 31.
Figure 31. Fueling the Generator
3. NEVER overfill fuel tank — It is important to read the
fuel gauge when filling trailer fuel tank. DO NOT wait
for fuel to rise in filler neck (Figure 32).
Figure 32. Full Fuel Tank
Figure 33. Fuel Expansion
CAUTION
DO NOT OVERFILL fuel system. Leave room for fuel
expansion. Fuel expands when heated (Figure 33).