Owner`s manual

Owner’s Manual 13
Voltmaster Engine-Driven Generators
3 Operation
3.1 Before starting
3.1.1 Safety
Before operating the Voltmaster generator:
■ Read and be familiar with this instruction manual.
■ Read and follow all safety instructions (see Section 2, page 5).
■ Read and follow instructions in the engine manufacturer’s
documentation.
3.1.2 Fuel
■ For gasoline-powered models, use unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or
higher
■ For diesel-powered models:
❑ In normal ambient temperatures, use diesel fuel No. 2 (DF2)
❑ In cold weather, use diesel fuel No. 1 (DF1)
❑ JP5 or JP8 turbine fuel may be used with engine derations
Fuel additive
If left to stand in the engine for periods of more than 6 months,
gasoline will tend to form a varnish-like substance that will clog the
fuel system and the carburetor. The result will be a hard-to-start
engine. Check the engine manual or your local dealer for a
recommended gasoline additive that will prevent varnish
formation.
Fuel shutoff valve
If the generator is equipped with a fuel shutoff valve, the valve is
located under the fuel tank.
When using the generator, be sure the valve is open (turned
counterclockwise) to permit the flow of fuel from the tank. During
transport, the valve must be closed.