Generac 004451 - Manual (Page 13)

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2.6.2 ADDING GASOLINE
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WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill
fuel tank when engine is running or hot. DO NOT
light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel
tank.
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Caution: Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always leave
room for fuel expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. Do not
use premium gasoline. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be careful not
to overfill. Allow about 1/2" of tank space for fuel expansion, as
shown here.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Figure 14 - Fuel Tank
MPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in
fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during
storage. Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See "Storage" on page 18.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as
permanent damage may occur.
2.7 TO START THE ENGINE
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WARNING! Never start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged into the receptacles AND devices turned on.
• Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before starting
the engine.
• Make sure the unit is in a level position.
• Open the fuel shut-off valve.
Figure 15 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
• Locate the Idle Control ON/OFF switch on the control panel and set it
to the “OFF” position.
Figure 16 - Idle Control Switch
Section 2 — Operation
Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System
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1/2 inch
Fuel Tank Fuel
FUEL SHUTOFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
IDLE
CONTROL