Wacker Neuson GPi 1700 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 26)

Operation GPi 1700

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2.11 Fueling the Machine

Fuel filler cap

The fuel filler cap (g1) is located beneath the fuel tank cap cover (g). Turn the fuel

filler cap counter-clockwise to open; clockwise to close.

Filling the fuel

tank

Follow the guidelines below when filling the fuel tank.

 Turn the engine switch (v) to STOP before refueling.

 Refuel only with clean, fresh unleaded gasoline.

 Add fuel through the fuel filter screen (g2), making sure that dirt or water do not

enter the fuel tank.

 Fill only until the fuel level reaches the red LEVEL indicator (g3) inside the fuel

tank neck. Do not overfill!

 Clean up spilled fuel before operating the machine.

 Fuel tank capacity = 3.5 L (0.92 gal.).

Priming the

fuel system

When using the generator for the first time, or if the fuel tank runs dry and the

engine stops as a result, the fuel system will require priming before re-start.

 To prime the fuel system, pull the recoil starter handle (a) several times after

filling fuel up to the red marking inside the fuel tank neck.

Using

gasoline /

ethanol

blends

This portable generator is not for use with gasoline / ethanol blends with over 15%

ethanol.

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WARNING

Fire/burn hazards. Gasoline is flammable and can ignite or explode.

f Keep all open flames, sparks, and cigarettes away from the machine while refu-

eling.

f Do not refuel if the generator is sitting in a truck fitted with a plastic bed liner.

Static electricity can ignite the fuel or fuel vapors.

f Do not refuel when the engine is running or hot.

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Wacker Neuson GPi 1700 Operator's Manual Page 26