EarthQuake MC43ES - Manual (Page 12)

Operator’s Manual
800 Watt Inverter Generator
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3. Clean debris from area around the fuel cap.
4. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Prevent the cap from coming in
contact with dirt or debris.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. Do not fill fuel tank completely full, allow space for fuel to
expand.
7. Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten. Wipe off spilled
fuel and allow to dry before starting engine.
Check Engine Oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oil fill hole.
Add oil as necessary.
To add/check the engine oil:
1. Be sure the generator is located on a level surface before
checking or refilling the oil.
2. Remove the side panel on the engine recoil side of the
generator. Four screws must be removed, one from each
corner of the side panel.
NOTE: Included in the box is a Phillips head screwdriver.
3. Clean around oil fill area.
4.
Unscrew dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
5. Reinsert dipstick without tightening. SEE FIGURE 3
6. If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with 10W-
30 (SJ, SL or better) oil to upper level line (capacity 11.8
ounces).
NOTE: Change oil if contaminated.
Ground Generator
Make sure to properly ground the generator. The generator
must be on a firm, level surface with at least five feet of
clearance on all sides.
FIGURE 3
WARNING
DO NOT REFILL TANK WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING
OR HOT. ALWAYS CLOSE FUEL VALVE BEFORE
REFUELING.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DUST, DIRT, WATER
OR OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS INTO FUEL.
DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FUEL
STRAINER OR IT MAY OVERFLOW WHEN THE FUEL
EXPANDS.
KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES.
CAUTION
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE. IF ENGINE IS STARTED WITHOUT OIL,
ENGINE MAY BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND
WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK
INDOORS. FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS ARE HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE.
AN ADULT ONLY MUST ALWAYS HANDLE AND
FILL THE ENGINE WITH FUEL.
ALWAYS HANDLE FUEL IN A WELL VENTILATED
AREA, OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM FLAMES OR
SPARKS.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE
OFF EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY. REMOVE
ENGINE FROM AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT SPRAY WATER ON OR NEAR THE
ELECTRONICS OF THE GENERATOR AS THIS
MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS.
REMOVE SIDE PANEL
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
OIL FILL CAP
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK
NOTE: Pre-Operation checks should be made each time
the generator is used.
Check Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank. If fuel is low,
refill with a minimum 87 octane gasoline with No Ethanol
Content.
• Be sure to use the fuel filter screen on the fuel strainer
neck.
• Fuel tank capacity is 0.55 gallons.
Filling Fuel Tank:
1. Make sure the generator is not running and is completely
cool before refilling the fuel tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area, outdoors, away from
flames and sparks.