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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
NOTE:
Pre-operation checks should be made prior to each use.
FUEL SYSTEM
Make sure there is suffi cient fuel in the tank.
Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity: Total 1.9 US Gallons
The engine must use regular unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number ((R + M)/2) of 86 or higher, or research
octane number of 91 or higher. E-85 is NOT recommended.
REFUELING AND FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
To refuel, remove cap and add fuel slowly until fuel gauge indicates full. Apply fuel cap and turn fuel vent to
the ON position.
• Fuel is highly fl ammable and poisonous. Read “SAFETY INFORMATION” before refueling.
• Do not fi ll above the top of fuel fi ller or it may overfl ow when the fuel heats and expands
• Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately
• After refueling, make sure the tank cap is tightened
ENGINE OIL
Make sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oil fi ller hole. Add oil as necessary.
Recommended oil for most climates: 10W30
For extremely cold conditions the oil viscosity may be lowered to ease starting: 5W30
Engine Oil Quantity: 0.63 US qt
NOTE:
Recommended engine oil classifi cation: API Service “SE” or “SF”; if not available, “SD”.
The generator has been shipped without engine oil. Fill with oil or it will not start.
GROUND (EARTH)
Make sure to ground (Earth) the generator. SEE PAGE 19.
WARNING
“F” Full
“E” Empty
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F
E
F
Fuel Level Gauge
CAUTION
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