A bottle of oil is included with the generator. The recommend oil is SAE 30 for 40 degrees or above, 10W-30 for 10 to 40 degrees and synthetic 5W-30 for any temperature below 10 degrees.
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Generac 8251 GP2500i 2500 / 2200 Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator w/ COSense, Recoil Start, 49ST

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- Alert you when unit is low on oil, overloaded or ready-to-use
- USB Port for charging mobile devices
- Parallel Ready allows you to connect two GP2500i inverter generators for twice the power
- Low-oil level shutdown automatically safeguards engine from incurring damage
- Covered outlets provide added protection from the environment
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What's Included
- (1) 1 inverter generator
Features + Benefits
- Alert you when unit is low on oil, overloaded or ready-to-use
- USB Port for charging mobile devices
- Parallel Ready allows you to connect two GP2500i inverter generators for twice the power
- Low-oil level shutdown automatically safeguards engine from incurring damage
- Covered outlets provide added protection from the environment
Key Specs
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
item# | 5867711 |
Brand | Generac |
Manufacturer's Warranty | 3 year limited warranty |
Ship Weight | 56.0 LB |
Surge Watts | 2,200 |
Rated Watts | 2,500 |
Voltage | 120 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine Brand | Generac |
Engine Model | OHV |
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
Engine Displacement | 98 cc |
Enclosure Material | Steel Reinforced Plastic |
Start Type | Recoil |
Fuel Capacity | 1 Gal |
Half-Load Run Time | 4.5 hr |
Battery Required | Yes |
Battery Included | Yes |
CARB Compliant | Yes |
Product Weight | 48.0000 lb |
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) | 19.7 x 11.4 x 17.9 in |
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· 2 years ago
I wanted to buy it as a gift for somebody and I was wondering If it comes with oil already in it, Or if I need to get that also. If so, what kind of oil?
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ProductExpert11· 2 years ago
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3 year limited warranty
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2,200
8,500
900
16,000
2,500
700
7,250
13,000
120
120/240
120/240
120/240
Gasoline
Dual Fuel - Natural Gas and Propane
Tri Fuel - Gasoline, Propane, and Natural Gas
Gasoline and Propane
Generac
OEM
OEM
DuroMax
OHV
Champion 420cc
Champion 420cc
XP16000iH
98 cc
420 cc
420 cc
744 cc
Steel Reinforced Plastic
Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Metal
Recoil
Electric and Recoil
Electric and Recoil
Recoil, Electric and Remote
1 Gal
5.3 Gal
4.3 Gal
10.5 Gal
4.5 hr
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10.5 hr
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
48.0000 lb
213.9000 lb
156.6000 lb
368.0000 lb
19.7 x 11.4 x 17.9 in
33.4 x 26.0 x 29.1 in
26.6 x 25.4 x 25.5 in
38.3 x 30.8 x 34.4 in
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6,300
6,525
12,350
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8,500
9,000
15,200
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70.8
75
108.32
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61 dB
72 dB
66.9 dB
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Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
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60
60
60
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Air
Air
Air
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Yes
Yes
Yes
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Less than 3%
Less than 3%
3%
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5,875
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9,000
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1.95 GPH
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6
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120/240
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54.17
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