Powermate PM3800 User Manual

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 11
Figure 2-14. Battery Cable Connection
5. See Figure 2-15. Connect battery quick
connect (C).
Figure 2-15. Battery Quick Connect
6. Make sure all connections are secure.
NOTE: If the battery is unable to start the
engine, charge it with the 12V charger
included in the accessory box (see the
Charging the Battery (electric start units only)
section for details).
Add Engine Oil
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill cap.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-16.
Figure 2-16. Remove Dipstick
4. Add recommended engine oil as shown in
the following chart.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
5. Screw dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level
is checked with dipstick fully installed.
6. See Figure 2-17. Remove dipstick and ver-
ify oil level is within safe operating range.
Figure 2-17. Safe Operating Range
7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
Fuel
Fuel requirements are as follows:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91
RON).
• Up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable
(where available; non-ethanol-premium fuel
is recommended).
• DO NOT use E85.
• DO NOT use a gas oil mix.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate
fuels. Stabilize fuel prior to storage.
B
A
009917
C
009636
(000135)
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
CAUTION
000115
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399
000116
(000105)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
(000106b)
Fluid Injection. This machine produces
high-pressure fluid streams that can pierce
skin. Fluid injection could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING

Powermate PM3800 Specifications

General

Brand	Powermate
Model	PM3800
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English