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OIL CAPACITY
HITACHI Model
E24SB
E35SB,E42SB
NOTE: If the oil level is too low, the oil alert system will shutdown
the engine and prevent engine from restarting.
FUEL
WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and its vapor is explosive. To prevent fire or explosion, follow the
guidelines below:
• Keep fuel out of the reach of children.
• Refuel the generator in well-ventilated area. Do not refuel while engine is running or hot. Disconnect all
electrical loads and shut off the engine before refueling.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel vapors to expand. If you overfill the tank, fuel
can overflow onto the hot engine. This can cause fire or explosion. After refueling, tightly close the fuel
tank cap.
• Do not spill fuel. Fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If fuel spills, make sure that the area is dry before
starting the engine.
• Never smoke in the refueling area. Never allow open flames or sparks in area.
• Store fuel in an approved container. Store fuel in a well ventilated area free of open flames or sparks.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
HITACHI Model
E24SB
E35SB,E42SB
Check the fuel and refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Refuel
carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do not fill above the shoulder of
the fuel strainer. (until upper limit red line).
Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or
higher.
The engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline.
Unleaded gasoline produces fewer engine and spark plug
deposits and extends exhaust system life. Never use stale or
contaminated gasoline. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel
tank.
Always keep the fuel strainer in place while refueling.
OPERATION
STARTING GENERATOR
WARNING: Before starting the generator, be sure that you read and understand all the safety and
operating instructions in this manual.
1. Disconnect all electrioal loads from the generator.
Liters
0.6
1.0
Liters
3.8
6.0
English
OIL FILLER CAP
(OIL GAUGE)
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
Fig. 8
LEVEL
(UPPER
LIMIT)
FUEL
FILTER
SCREEN
Fig. 9
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