Multiquip 20 KW Standby Generator MQP20P - Manual (Page 24)

page 24 —MQp20p STaNDBY geNeRaTOR • OpeRaTiON aND paRTS MaNual — Rev. #1 (11/28/11)
InSPECtIOn/SEtuP
1. Place the generator level with the ground. Failure to do
so will cause fuel to spill from the tank before reaching
full capacity (Figure 8).
Figure 8. Only Fill on Level Ground
2. Unlatch and remove the cabinet door of the generator.
Remove fuel cap and fill tank (Figure 9).
Figure 9. Fueling the Generator
Level Ground
Unlevel Ground
=
Level Ground
Unlevel Ground
DO NOT fill on
unlevel ground
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NOTICE
ONlY use #2 diesel fuel when refueling.
DIESEL
FUEL
3. Monitor the fuel gauge while filling fuel tank. Stop filling
when the fuel gauge indicates full (Figure 10). DO NOT
wait for fuel to rise in filler neck.
Figure 10. Full Fuel Tank
Figure 11. Fuel Expansion
1/2
E F
CauTiON
DO NOT OveRFill fuel system. Leave room for fuel
expansion. Fuel expands when heated (Figure 11).
1/2
E F
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Heat Source
Fuel EXPANDS
when heated