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A Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter

may not be effective if used on a
generator that is not grounded!

3. When installing a GFCI, be sure to

follow all national and local
regulations, or call a licensed or
certified electrical technician.

GROUNDING

1. Use the ground

terminal on the
generator frame
to connect the
unit to a
suitable ground
source. Securely fasten the end
terminal of the ground wire to the
ground terminal on the generator
frame.

2. The ground wire should be made of

#8 gauge wire. Do not use wire with
a higher gauge number. Higher
gauge numbers indicate thinner
wire, which may not provide an
adequate ground path.

3. The other end of the ground wire

must be securely fastened to an
approved ground source.

The following are ground sources
approved by the National Electric Code.
Other ground sources may be
acceptable. Refer to the National Electric
Code and local regulations for further
ground source information. If not sure

WARNING

of regulations or procedures, obtain
assistance from a qualified (licensed or
certified) electrical technician.

a. An underground water pipe at

least ten feet in length.

b. A non-corrosive underground

pipe at least eight feet in length
and 3/4 inch diameter.

c. A steel or iron underground rod

at least eight feet in length and
5/8 inch diameter.

d. A non-ferrous rod at least eight

feet in length, 1/2 inch in
diameter, and approved for
grounding purposes.

Any rod or pipe used for grounding
must be driven to eight feet deep or
buried in the deepest possible trench.

STARTING

1. Check fuel –

Use a 50:1 mix
of gas and oil
(2.6 ounces of
oil to one
gallon of gasoline).

2. Remove all electrical loads from the

generator.

3. Set the fuel switch to

the open (vertical)
position – pointing
down.

Operating Instructions

12. Be sure that all tools and appliances

are in good repair and are properly
grounded. Use devices that have
three prong power cords. If an
extension cord is used, be sure that
it has three prongs for proper
grounding.

Do not operate this
generator on wet

surfaces or in the rain.

13. Never operate the generator with

damaged, broken or missing parts, or
with any guarding components
removed.

Shut off the
generator engine

and disconnect the spark plug wire
before performing any service or
maintenance to the unit.

14. Do not refill the fuel tank while the

engine is running. Use precautions to
prevent fuel spillage during refills. Be
sure the fuel tank cap is securely in
place before starting the engine.
Allow engine to cool for at least two
minutes before refueling.

15. Be sure to store gasoline in clean

containers that do not contain
water, dirt or rust because this will
cause the engine to shut down.

PRE-OPERATION

1.Check fuel every

time you start
your generator.
Always use
clean fuel – see
#15 above.

Use

a 50:1 mix of gas and oil

(2.6

ounces of oil to one gallon of
gasoline)

It is best to use 89 octane

gasoline and a certified 2-cycle oil.

2. Use of a Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter (GFCI) is strongly
recommended. Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters can significantly reduce
the possibility of injury if an electrical
short occurs.

DANGER

WARNING

NEVER

OPERATE YOUR

GENERATOR UNDER THESE
CONDITIONS:

1. Rain or inclement weather

2. Excessive vibration

3. Sparking

4. Engine misfire

5. Electric output loss

6. Changing or fluctuating engine

speed