GeneracPortableProducts6500XLExtendedLifeGenerator
Yourgeneratorrequiressomeassemblyandisreadyfor
useafterit hasbeenproperlyservicedwiththe
recommendedoilandfuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
generator, please call the generator helpline at
1-800-270-1408.
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it has
been serviced with the recommended oil will result in an
engine failure.
REMOVE G EN ERATOR
FROM CARTON
• Set the carton on a rigid flat surfacewith "This Side Up"
arrows pointing upward.
• Carefully open the top flaps of the shippingcarton.
Review"Cold Weather Operation" on page 9.
• Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and laythat side of carton down flat
• Removeall packing material, carton fillers, etc.
• Removethe generator from the shipping carton.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents. If any parts are missingor damaged,call
the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
• The generator
Battery charge cables
Generator and engine owner's manuals
Locking 20 Amp and 30 Amp plugs
Spare spark plug
Spare air filter
Spark plug wrench
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Oil
CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it hasbeen properly filled with the recommended
oil may result in an engine failure.
To fill your engine with oil:
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Follow the oil grade recommendations and oil fill
instructions given in the engine owner's manual.
NOTE:The generator's revolving field rides on a
prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Gasoline
_ 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.
_ WARNING! Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always allow room for fuel expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasolinewith the generator
engine.Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil
with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap,remove cap.
• Add unleaded regular gasoline,slowly to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill.Allow about I/2" of tank spacefor
fuel expansion (Figure 2).
1/2"AirSpace Tank
• Install fuel capand wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum depositsfrom
forming inessentialfuel systemparts,suchasthe carburetor,
fuelfilter,fuel hoseor tank during storage.Also,experience
indicatesthat alcohol-blended fuels (calledgasohol,ethanol
or methanol) canattract moisture,which leadsto separation
andformation of acidsduring storage.Acidic gascandamage
the fuel systemof an enginewhile in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 daysor longer.See"Storage"
on page I I. Never useengine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damagemay occur.
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