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Features and Controls
Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
A - Choke Lever
— Used when starting a cold engine.
B - Air Cleaner
— Protects engine by filtering dust and
debris out of intake air.
C - Start Button
— Push and hold in start position for a
maximum of 15 seconds during each start attempt, until
engine starts.
D - Battery Float Charger Jack
— Use battery float charger
to keep the starting battery charged and ready for use.
E - Recoil Starter
— Used to start the engine.
F - Engine Rocker Switch
— Set this switch to “
On
” before
using recoil starter. Set switch to “
Off
” to stop engine.
G - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles
— May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical,
lighting, appliance, tool, and motor loads.
H - 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle
— May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
J - Circuit Breakers (AC)
— The 120 Volt AC, 20A duplex
receptacles are provided with "push to reset" circuit
breakers to protect the generator against electrical overload.
K - Data Tag
— Provides model, revision, and serial number
of generator. Please have these readily available when
calling for assistance.
L - Grounding Fastener
— Consult your local agency having
jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.
M - StatStation™
— Displays the electrical load on
generator based on output frequency. It also has a built
in maintenance reminder.
N - Spark Arrester Muffler
— Exhaust muffler lowers engine
noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
P - Hour Meter
— Displays and records how many hours
your generator has run (up to 9,999.9).
R - Double Pole Circuit Breaker (AC)
— A double pole
circuit breaker is provided to protect all the receptacles
and generator against electrical overload.
S - Engine Identification
— Provides model, type and code
of engine. Please have these readily available if calling for
assistance.
T - Fuel Valve
— Used to turn fuel supply on and off to
engine.
U - Fuel Tank
— Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons (26.5 L).
Items Not Shown:
Oil Drain Plug
— Drain engine oil here.
Oil Fill Cap
— Check and fill engine with oil here.
A
B
C
L
U
D
T
E
F
G
H
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M
N
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