how did oil get in my gas
1653848
perhaps you used a gas can that had 2 cycle oil in it. or a contaminated can. there is no way for the oil in the generator to leak intothe gas tank. that's the only thing i could think of. sorry
1653849
If someone worked on the generator and tip the generator over on the wrong side to do maintenance or repair, while gas and oil was in it, this can occur.I had this happen to a 4 cycle lawn mower. If your generator was tipped over to the wrong side during maintenance, the oil can leak into the gas. There is even a warning about this on most engines. The warning is in the engine manual. Most engines have a safe tilt side, like tilting the engine to the left when oil and fuel is in it.While tilting the engine to the right you are at risk of mixing oil and fuel. This was an example, you have to check your manual to see what side you can tilt the engine. If someone worked on the generator and tip the generator over on the wrong side to do maintenance or repair, while gas and oil was in it, this can occur.I had this happen to a 4 cycle lawn mower. If your generator was tipped over to the wrong side during maintenance, the oil can leak into the gas. There is even a warning about this on most engines. The warning is in the engine manual. Most engines have a safe tilt side, like tilting the engine to the left when oil and fuel is in it.While tilting the engine to the right you are at risk of mixing oil and fuel. This was an... » Read More If someone worked on the generator and tip the generator over on the wrong side to do maintenance or repair, while gas and oil was in it, this can occur.I had this happen to a 4 cycle lawn mower. If your generator was tipped over to the wrong side during maintenance, the oil can leak into the gas. There is even a warning about this on most engines. The warning is in the engine manual. Most engines have a safe tilt side, like tilting the engine to the left when oil and fuel is in it.While tilting the engine to the right you are at risk of mixing oil and fuel. This was an example, you have to check your manual to see what side you can tilt the engine. « Show Less
1653850
Your husband probably mixed oil in the gas. He probably has power equipment that requires premix, like a chain saw. You probably then put the premix in your generator, rather than pure gas.
1653851
Im-friggin-possible! Who put two cycle fuel in the gas tank? To my knowledge the only way oil gets into gas is if you have a multi cylinder engine and one of the spark plugs is not firing.
1755753
The gas goes in the gas tank.. you can see the gas cap on the ATV, when you sit on it.
1912564
Yes it does. The gas and oil are mixed together. This little machine does a great job and love it!!
127699
For some reason they put a piece of foam in the oil resevoir. This keeps the oil from going in. I removed mine and I can now fill it up.
112074
No, just gas. You would if it were a weed eater or chain saw I would think. You need to change the oil like a car though. The instructions will give you all you need on that when it arrives.
1699664
Not really. There is a block of foam in the reservoir, and its ability to absorb oil is what limits the speed of adding oil. It isn't a problem, you just have to be a little patient or you will overflow the reservoir. Don't remove the foam, though. It keeps vibration from from mixing air into the oil.
1098417
There is a drain plug right under the oil level sight gauge. Drain it there and then re-fill to the red dot on the sight gauge through the red filler cap on top.
17129
A lot of smaller engines like generators just have a plastic oil plug on the bottom side, sometimes there's a dip stick attached if so full to the full mark if there is not you fill until you see oil but make sure it's on level ground.
1677840
Oil is separate.Look for the oil fill anterior and below the gas tank.Yellow cap.
1576036
NO! If you get the copper pump down the fill tube into your tank there is not enough hose left over to operate it and get the gasoline safely into a gasoline container. Now you have to get the copper pump out of the tank. You may find out the pump will pull off the hose and roll around at the bottom of your fuel tank for the rest of the vehicle's life. As siphoning from a gasoline container to the vehicle no problem.
1962076
None until you fill it. But you only fill it about half full in order to have enough compressed air space remaining to make it work well.Because you pump the top for the propellant that sprays the oil. Which is actually a great feature, which replaces any less desirable gas found in the spray oils you normally buy. Besides the advantage of knowing the real quality of oil being used. But back to the answer more directly, as I assume you want:It will only hold about a cup or a bit less per filling. But it is no problem to add more as needed. Especially with a small neck bottle or easy pour spout. Hope this helps. Chu'a None until you fill it. But you only fill it about half full in order to have enough compressed air space remaining to make it work well.Because you pump the top for the propellant that sprays the oil. Which is actually a great feature, which replaces any less desirable gas found in the spray oils you normally buy. Besides the advantage of knowing the real quality of oil being used. But back to the answer more directly, as I assume you want:It will only hold about a cup or a bit less per filling. But it is no problem to add more as needed. Especially with... » Read More None until you fill it. But you only fill it about half full in order to have enough compressed air space remaining to make it work well.Because you pump the top for the propellant that sprays the oil. Which is actually a great feature, which replaces any less desirable gas found in the spray oils you normally buy. Besides the advantage of knowing the real quality of oil being used. But back to the answer more directly, as I assume you want:It will only hold about a cup or a bit less per filling. But it is no problem to add more as needed. Especially with a small neck bottle or easy pour spout. Hope this helps. Chu'a « Show Less
772618
There are two bottles. One goes into the gas tank, other into the engine. Ive noticed an improvement since ive used this. Hope this helps
846660
take it back now it leaks like crazy and i called the company and they told me this model is leaky ... so if you dont want oil all over take it back or you will be sorry ... Tony
1298502
Number one you need high octane fuel. The oil measure cup is in gas tank when you remove the fuel cap. The oil cup has screen in and will hold oil just long enough before drop it in for your mixture. Recommend use of proper gloves or perhaps needle nose pliers. Mixture may irritate you hands. Good light
777519
The oil is contained in the unit itself. When you need to change the oil it has a little compartment underneath the handle. That will release a rubber tube to empty the old oil. Be ready to have a jar or pitcher ready because once that tube is open it drains very quickly.
1434865
I mix in gas after i put in the correct amount of oil so i can get %100 of the oil out of the container. I have had small amounts of gas and oil mix in the bottom on several occasions for weeks and weeks with no ill effect. Having said that I would not store gas in the container as it is not approved for it; but would it kill it? I highly doubt it.
1238590
Did you read the manual?There is a fill for both.Engine oil is to keep the engine lubricated.Gasoline is to run the engine.Same as a car engine for example