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Add EngineOil
1. Place generator on a fiat, level surface.
2. Cleanarea around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap.
NOTE:See the section Oilto review oil recommendations.
Verify provided oil bottle is correct viscosity for current
ambient temperature.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
provided oil bottle into oil fill opening.
NOTICE
improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
• DONOT attemptto crankor starttheenginebeforeit hasbeen
properlyservicedwith the recommended o il.This mayresultin
an engine failure.
4. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
Add Fuel
Fuel mustmeet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High
altitude use, see High Altitude.
• Gasolinewith up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
NOTICE
Avoid generator damage.
Failure to follow Operator's Manual for fuel
recommendationsvoids warranty.
• DONOT useunapproved gasoline suchas E85or E22.
• DONOT mix oil in gasoline.
• DONOT modifyengine to run on alternate fuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the
same. If you experience starting or performance problems
after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change
brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The
emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine
Modifications).
WARNING
._ Fueland its flammable and
vapors are extremely
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHENADDING FUEL
* Turn generator OFFand let it cool at least2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
* Fill fuel tank outdoors.
* DO NOToverfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
* if fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
* Keepfuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOTlight a cigarette or smoke. e
1.
2.
Cleanarea around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
Slowly add unleaded gasoline (A) to fuel tank (B). Be
careful not to fill abovethe baffle (C). This allows
adequatespace for fuel expansion as shown.
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3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before
starting engine.
High Altitude
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum
85 octane / 85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable.To
remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is
required. Operation without this adjustment will cause
decreased performance, increased fuel consumption, and
increased emissions. See an authorized Briggs & Stratton
dealer for high altitude adjustment information. Operation of
the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with
the high altitude kit is not recommended.
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