Refueling

WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive and can cause serious injury or death. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.

Thoroughly read the Safety chapter of this manual before handling fuel.
CAUTION

  • Do not spill fuel when filling the fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under warranty. Spilled fuel is a fire hazard, caused environmental damage, and can damage paint and plastic. Wipe up spills immediately. Do not fill above bottom of strainer.

  • Refuel in a well ventilated area before starting the engine. If the engine has been running, allow to cool before refueling.

  • Never refuel the engine inside a building where vapors may reach flames or sparks. Keep fuel vapors away from electrical appliances.

  • Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the fuel filler cap is closed properly and securely.

To safely refuel the gas tank, perform the following steps.

  1. Ensure fuel valve switch is OFF.

  2. Remove fuel tank cap.

  3. Fill carefully to avoid spilling fuel on the fuel tank strainer. Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel above the upper limit mark).

    WARNING
    Do not overfill. Fuel overflow may spill onto a hot engine and result in fire or explosion.

  4. Tighten fuel tank cap securely.

  5. Position fuel valve switch to OFF for storage or ON to operate the generator.

  6. Move generator away from the fueling site and fuel source before starting the engine.