Engine Oil Change - Harbor Freight Tools Predator 9500 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Checking and Filling Fuel
WarninG! TO prEVEnT SEriOuS
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Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area
away from ignition sources. If the engine is
hot from use, shut the engine off and wait
for it to cool before adding fuel. Do not smoke.
1. Clean the Fuel Cap and the area around it.
2. Unscrew and remove the Fuel Cap.
3. Remove the Strainer and remove any dirt
and debris. Then replace the Strainer.
note: Do not use gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol (E10). Do not use E85 ethanol. add fuel
stabilizer to the gasoline or the Warranty is VOiD.

Engine Oil Change

CauTiOn! Oil is very hot during operation and can cause burns. Wait for engine to cool before changing oil.
1. Make sure the Engine is stopped and is level.
2. On the right side of the Generator, loosen
the Screws and remove the Oil Fill
Access Door, as shown to the right.
3. Remove the lower Rubber Seal from
underneath the Generator. See below.
Oil Drain
plug
Lower
Seal
4. Place an oil drain pan under the Generator
and center under the Oil Drain Hose opening.
Remove the Oil Drain Cap, tilt the Generator
slightly to facilitate drainage and wait for oil
to drain completely. Recycle used oil.
5. Clean the top of the Oil Fill Cap / D ipstick
and the area around it. Remove the
Cap / D ipstick, turning it counterclockwise.
6. Remove the upper Rubber Seal from
just below the Oil Drain Plug.
7. Use a wrench (sold separately) to remove the Oil
Drain Plug and allow the oil to drain completely.
8. Replace the Oil Drain Cap. Put the Oil
Drain Hose back into the Generator.
9. Add the appropriate type of oil until
the oil level is at the proper level.
SAE 10W-30 oil is recommended for general use.
note: Make sure Generator is level when adding oil to
prevent overfilling which could cause engine damage.
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upper
Seal
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note: Do not use gasoline that has been stored in a
metal fuel container or a dirty fuel container. it can
cause particles to enter the carburetor, affecting
engine performance and/or causing damage.
4. If needed, fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under
the fill neck of the Fuel Tank with 87 octane or
higher unleaded gasoline that has been treated
with a fuel stabilizer additive. Follow fuel stabilizer
manufacturer's recommendations for use.
5. Replace the Fuel Cap.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess
to evaporate before starting engine.
To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine
while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.
10. Check the oil level. The oil level should be
up to the edge of the hole as shown.
11. Thread the Oil Fill Cap / D ipstick back in clockwise
and replace the Oil Fill Access Door.
nOTiCE: Do not run the engine with too little oil.
Engine will not start with low or no engine oil.
Oil Fill
access
Door
Oil Fill access
Door
ITEM 57080