What type of gas is used in this generator? What type of fuel? Thanks
881775
I use unleaded 87 octane. It has a 3.96 gal. tank, the manual advises the owner to use 'only UNLEADED gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher.'
881776
Regular gas from the gas station. Though I'd recommend 93 octane with fuel stabilizer added if its going to sit for any amount of time.
881777
Regular unleaded gas like you put in your vehicle. You add oil separately to the engine again like you would to your vehicle.
881778
I suppose if you are asking does it take regular gasoline, the answer is yes, it takes regular or low octane. However, if you are asking if it can run on natural gas or propane gas, the answer is again yes...but you will need a conversion kit to change it over from liquid gasoline to vaporized fuel.
1777485
Add a fuel stabilizer and leave the gas in it. The amount of gas in the tank dose not matter. I started to use fuel stabilizer years ago and since I have no problems starting seasonal equipment even after months of inactivity. I try to start my generator about once a month to move oil around and lubricate internal engine parts
925060
The following is taken directly from my manufactures owners manual in relation to fuel and this specific model. Required Gasoline: "Only use gasoline that meets the following requirements: + Unleaded Gasoline only, + Gasoline with a maximum of 10% ethanol added, + Gasoline with an 87 octane rating or higher. The best generator for the buck in my opinion.
83422
Yes. While the engine is running, shut off the fuel supply line and wait until the engine dies. That will clear the engine of fuel. Then disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor and drain the tank into a bucket or gas can. Sorry it took so long to reply. I was out of town. If you are draining your unit for storage, it is safe to put a fuel stabilizer in the fuel and store it still in a well ventilated place. If you are shipping it then the purge method above is ideal. I have also found this generator runs better on ethanol free fuel. It stays tuned longer and runs cooler.
1536397
I see only negative replies on the operation of this generator converted to natural gas. My natural gas BBQ is not a stationary appliance and I don't have the need for an embedded generator.
874635
I do not see why not. When the gas line is disconnected no gas remains in the lines. I am very satisfied with the reliability of this machine. There is only one drawback to this generator. It is a little more louder than most.
1329914
I'm going to guess this generator has electric start if so pull the fuel line from carburetor and turn the engine over. You should see the fuel pump pumping fuel if not you need a pump. This pump will work
716766
No. Sorry. I bought a gas generator by mistake. I called the Company and they told me that none of their generators can be converted.
52311
It's propane gas. This is the 2nd one I've owned. I loved my first one so much I gave it to my daughter and bought another exactly like it!!!
1433039
That what we use it for......gasoline...We have it filled for are generator...
2254894
I have only filled my generator to the full position and then the auxillary to the full position and used.. The fuel will feed from the auxiliary tank first and always leave the tank in your genset full - for example, it will use the fuel in your gen set last.
935931
I was told it uses 'butane mixed fuel' but I'm using isobutane mixed fuel and it works fine. I use the jetboil containers and it works great!
1723181
We have hooked ours up to leaf blowers, outdoor equipment, radios and a pop-up camper. Uses very little gas, it's quiet. Great generator !
342194
You can use Heat gas treament or air break anti- freeze, these are two items I use in mind now. There are other fuel sources out there go on Utube and look.
2255064
I really don't know. Mine always starts quickly and I've never had any problems with it. I would suggest calling up the manufacturer of the generator.
938585
I have just about the same set-up and have added up all wattage used by electric appliances, furnaces, freezer and I also have a well for water. Even if I run them all I am under running wattage of generator. Start up of freezer draws down but then stabilizes. I have gas for cooking and a gas clothes dryer but would not do laundry in emergency so not sure what that would do. I hope this helped.
1803165
Natural gas or propane , which every you have available to your site. What makes these better than gas or diesel is they do not really use a carburetor so you don't have to worry about problems with starting them up when you need it. Also this system has a weekly start and run (about 12 min.) program that keeps the gen ready for use...so when you really need it ...it just fires up and you don't have to do anything. Really a great system.