Content Source: Polaris Power® P5500 and P6500 Owner’s Manual (9931064 R02) > First Use Instructions Chapter

IMPORTANT

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Fuel

Fuel Recommendation

Polaris recommends the use of 87 octane fuel or higher.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive and can cause serious injury or death. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Handle fuel only outdoors. Wipe up spills immediately.
caution
  • Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil /gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
  • Do not spill fuel when filling the fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under warranty. Spilled fuel is a fire hazard, causes environmental damage, and can damage paint and plastic. Wipe up spills immediately. Do not fill above bottom of strainer.
  • Refuel in a well ventilated area before starting the engine. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool.
  • Never refuel the engine inside a building where vapors may reach flames or sparks. Keep fuel vapors away from electrical appliances.
caution
Do not use fuel containing more than 10% ethanol. If the content of ethanol exceeds the specified limits, it may cause starting or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. Damage due to ethanol or methanol is not covered under warranty.
IMPORTANT
  • Operating the generator with an obstructed fuel system will result in serious engine damage. Perform maintenance as recommended.
  • Thoroughly read “Safety” section and all safety information when handling fuel.
  • In order to insure the optimum output and the maximum service life of the generator, the generator should run at a 50% load for the first 20 hours.

Adding Fuel

WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and gasoline vapor is explosive under certain conditions. Improper gasoline handling could result in severe injury or death. Always use caution when handling gasoline.
To safely add fuel to the gas tank, perform the following steps.

  1. Ensure fuel valve switch is OFF.
  2. Remove the fuel tank cap .
  3. Fill carefully to avoid spilling fuel on the fuel tank strainer. Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel above the upper limit mark).
    WARNING
    Do not overfill. Fuel overflow may spill onto a hot engine and result in fire or explosion.

  4. Tighten fuel tank cap securely.
  5. Position fuel switch to OFF for storage or ON to operate the generator.

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  1. Move generator away from fueling source and site before starting engine.

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