Add Engine Oil; Fuel - Generac iQ3500 Manuel Du Propriétaire

NOTE: If the battery is unable to start the
engine, charge it with an appropriate 12V
charger or manually start the generator and let
run until charged.

Add Engine Oil

Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
NOTE: The generator is shipped without oil in
the engine. Add oil slowly and verify oil level
often during filling process to ensure overfilling
does not occur.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and oil drain plug.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-9.
Figure 2-9. Remove Dipstick
4. Insert funnel into oil fill opening. Add rec-
ommended engine oil as necessary. Cli-
mate determines
viscosity. See chart to select correct vis-
cosity.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
5. To check oil level, remove funnel and
insert dipstick into oil filler neck. See
ure 2-10.
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CAUTION
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proper engine
SAE 30
Figure 2-10. Safe Operating Range
6. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro-
cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.
7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.

Fuel

Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to
1/2 inch from top of tank to allow for fuel expansion.
Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing
fire or explosion, which will result in death or
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serious injury.
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
oil
RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable.
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels. Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
1. Verify unit is OFF and cooled entirely prior
to fueling.
2. Place unit on level ground in a well venti-
lated area.
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3. Clean area around fuel cap.
Fig-
4. Turn cap slowly to remove.
5. Slowly add recommended fuel. Do not
overfill.
6. Install fuel cap.
NOTE: Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before
starting unit.
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
Explosion and Fire. Verify fuel cap vent is set to
ON for operation, and OFF for transportation and
storage. Failure to do so could result in poor unit
performance, death, or serious injury.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
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