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Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC | 11
ASSEMBLY
INITIAL OIL FILL
NOTICE
THIS GENERATOR HAS BEEN SHIPPED WITHOUT
OIL. Do not attempt to crank or start engine before it has
been properly serviced with recommended oil. Failure to
add engine oil before starting will result in serious engine
damage.
NOTICE
Use of 2-stroke/cycle oil or other unapproved oil types
can cause severe engine damage that is not covered
under warranty.
The included, recommended oil type for typical use is
10W-30 engine oil. If running the generator in extreme
temperatures, refer to the following chart.
1. On a level surface, remove the oil dipstick.
2. Using the supplied funnel and oil, add oil into oil ller
neck.
Note: As residual oil from the factory may remain in the
engine, add the oil incrementally near the end of the
bottle to prevent overlling the engine. See Engine
Oil Level Check in the Maintenance section.
3. Replace the oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
FUEL
Fire and explosion hazard. Never use a gasoline
container, gasoline tank, or any other fuel item that is
broken, cut, torn or damaged.
Fire and explosion hazard. Do not overll fuel tank. Fill
only to the red ll ring located in the in-tank fuel screen
lter. Overlling may cause fuel to spill onto engine
causing a re or explosion hazard.
Fire and explosion hazard. Never refuel the generator
while the engine is running. Always turn the engine off
and allow the generator to cool for two minutes before
refueling.
NOTICE
E85 E15
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this
product. Engine or equipment
damage caused by stale fuel or
the use of unapproved fuels (such
as E15 or E85 ethanol blends) is
not covered by warranty. Only use
unleaded gasoline containing up to
10% ethanol.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
• CLEAN, FRESH, unleaded gasoline, 87–93 octane.
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable (where
available; non-ethanol fuel is recommended).
• DO NOT use E85 or E15.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify the engine to run on alternate fuels.
• DO NOT fuel indoors.
• DO NOT create a spark or ame while fueling.
USING FUEL STABILIZER
Adding a fuel stabilizer (not included) extends the usable
life of fuel and helps prevent deposits from forming that
can clog the fuel system. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for use.
Always mix the correct amount of fuel stabilizer to gasoline
in an approved gasoline container before fueling the
generator. Run the generator for ve minutes to allow the
stabilizer to treat the entire fuel system.
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