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Never refuel the engine inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks. Keep
gasoline away from appliance pilot lights, barbecues, electric appliances, power tools, etc. Spilled fuel
is not only a fire hazard, it causes environmental damage. wipe up spills immediately.
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline. Unleaded gasoline produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends
exhaust system life.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
Occasionally you may hear a light ”spark knock” or ”pinging”(metallic rapping noise)while operating
under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern.
If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed, under normal load, change brands of gasoline.
If spark knock or pinging persists, see an authorized generator dealer.
NOTICE! Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine
damage.
Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging is misuse, and the Distributor’s Limited
Warranty does not cover parts damaged by misuse.
OXYGENATED FUELS
Some conventional gasoline are being blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasoline are
collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels, To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States
and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement.
Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some states/provinces require this
information to be posted on the pump.
The following are the EPA approved percentages of oxygenates:
ETHANOL—(ethyl or grain alcohol)10% by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol
by volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name ”Gasohol”. MTBE—(methyl
tertiary butyl ether)15% by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.
METHANOL—methyl or wood alcohol)5% by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 5%
methanol by volume as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel
system. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance
problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates mentioned above are not covered under warranty. 6. STARTING THE
ENGINE
1. Make sure that all appliances are disconnected from the AC receptacles.
2. Turn the went lever to the ON position.
3. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED position. To restart a warm engine, leave
the choke lever in the OPEN position. 4. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
5. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly,