Warranty

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SERVICING YOUR GENERATOR
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Refuel in a well ventilated area before starting the engine. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool. Refuel
carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do not fill the fuel tank above the upper limit mark (red) on the fuel strainer.
Never refuel the engine inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks. Keep gasoline away from
appliance pilot lights, barbecues, electric appliances, power tools, etc.
Spilled fuel is not only a fire hazard, it causes environmental damage. Wipe up spills immediately.
Fuel can damage paint and plast
ic. Be careful not to spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel
is not covered under warranty.
NOTE:
Gasoline spo
ils very quickly depending on factors such as light, exposure, temperature and time.
In worst cases, gasoline can be contaminated within 30days.
Using contaminated gasoline can seriously damage the engine (carburetor clogged, valve stuck).
Such damage due to spoiled fuel is disallowed from coverage by the warranty.
To avoid this please st
rictly follow these recommendations:
 Only use specified gasoline .
 Use fresh and clean gasoline.
 To slow deterioration, keep gasoline in a certified fuel container.
 If long storage (more than 30 days) is foreseen, drain fuel tank and carburetor (see page 27 ).
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use automotive unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 91 or higher (a Pump Octane Number of 86 or
highe
r).
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
NOTICE