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REV 46555-20110708
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46555
1 . Place the generator on a flat, level surface .
2 . Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil .
3 . Add 0 .63 qt (0 .6 L) of oil and replace oil fill cap/
dipstick .
4 . Check engine oil level daily and add as needed .
The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff and
will stop when the oil level in the crankcase falls
below the threshold level .
CAUTION
ASSEMBLy
Add fuel
1 . Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a
minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content
of less than 10% by volume .
2 . DO NOT mix oil with fuel .
3 . Clean the area around the fuel cap .
4 . Remove the fuel cap .
5 . Slowly add fuel to the tank . DO NOT overfill . Fill to
the top of the fuel filter inside the fuel tank .
6 . Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away any spilled fuel .
Check oil often during the break-in period . Refer to the
Maintenance section for recommended service intervals .
NOTE
The generator rotor has a sealed, pre-lubricated ball
bearing that requires no additional lubrication for
the life of the bearing .
NOTE
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 85 .
Do not mix oil and gasoline .
Fill tank to approximately ¼” below the top of the
tank to allow for fuel expansion .
DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors .
DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running or hot .
DO NOT overfill the fuel tank .
DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the
fuel tank .
CAUTION
Add Engine Oil Cont’d.
Grounding
Your generator must be properly connected to an
appropriate ground to help prevent electric shock .
A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator
has been provided on the power panel . For remote
grounding, connect of a length of heavy gauge (12 AWG
minimum) copper wire between the generator ground
terminal and a copper rod driven into the ground . We
strongly recommend that you consult with a qualified
electrician to ensure compliance with local electrical codes .
Failure to properly ground the generator can result
in electric shock .
WARNING
