Generac 11400 - Manual (Page 6)

Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator
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Add Gasoline
DANGER! 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.
WARNING! Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Always allow room for fuel expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the
generator engine. Do not use gasoline containing
methanol. 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 in Figure 3.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as
the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during
storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol-
blended fuels (called gasohol or ethanol) 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 10. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
CAUTION! Never start or stop the engine
with electrical loads connected generator AND
with the connected devices turned ON.
Starting the Engine
DANGER! Breathing Hazard! Never run
engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING! Burn Hazard! Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150°F
(65°C). Avoid these areas.
• Unplug all electrical loads from generator
receptacles before starting the engine.
• Make sure the unit is in a level position.
• Open the fuel shut–off valve (Figure 4).
• Move the choke lever to the “Full Choke” position
(Figure 5).
Figure 5 — Choke Positions
“Full Choke” Position
“No Choke”
Position
Figure 4 — Open Fuel Tank Valve
Figure 3 — Recommended Air Space