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Connecting the Battery Cont’d.
ASSEMBLy
Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships
from our factory without oil. It must be properly serviced
with fuel and oil before operation.
Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton
1. Set the shipping carton on a solid, flat surface.
2. Remove everything from the carton except the
generator.
3. Using the carrying handles of the unit, carefully
remove the generator from the box. (two people lifting
is recommended)
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the two (2)
maintenance cover screws from the battery
maintenance cover. (A)
2. Once the screws have been removed, the rubber
pull-tab on the cover can be pulled out to help
loosen and dislodge the maintenance cover. (A)
3. Remove the battery maintenance cover. (A)
If the battery cables are not visible once the battery
maintenance cover has been removed, please note
that cables may be tucked up above the battery,
not in plain view.
NOTE
Connecting the Battery (Electric Start Models)
4. Cut zip tie that is binding the battery cables
together.
5. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the battery bolt in the
red, positive (+) battery terminal.
6. Connect the red, positive (+) wire lead to the
positive (+) terminal on the battery using the bolt.
7. Pull rubber sheath over battery cable connection
and battery terminal.
8. Repeat steps 5-7 for the black, negative (-) battery
wire lead and black, negative (-) battery terminal.
A
ASSEMBLy
1. Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
2. Loosen the cover screws and remove the
maintenance cover.
3. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil.
4. Add oil and replace oil fill cap/dipstick. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
5. Check engine oil level daily and add as needed.
The recommended oil type is 10W-30 automotive
oil.
NOTE
Add Engine Oil
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before
it has been properly filled with the recommended
type and amount of oil. Damage to the generator as
a result of failure to follow these instructions will
void your warranty.
CAUTION
Add Engine Oil Cont’d.
The engine is equipped with a low oil shut-off and
will stop when the oil level in the crankcase falls
below the threshold level.
CAUTION
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
Full Synthetic 5W-30
Degrees Celsiusº (Outside)
(Outside)
Degrees Fahrenheitº
Synthetic oil may be used after the 5 hour initial
break-in period. Using synthetic oil does not
increase the recommended oil change interval.
NOTE
We consider the first 5 hours of run time to be
the break-in period for the unit. During the break
in period stay at or below 50% of the running
watt rating and vary the load occasionally to allow
stator windings to heat and cool. Adjusting the
load will also cause engine speed to vary and help
seat piston rings. After the 5 hour break-in period,
change the oil.
NOTE
Once oil has been added, a visual check should
show oil about 1-2 threads from running out of the
fill hole.
If using the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT
screw in the dipstick while checking.
NOTE
Weather will affect engine oil and engine
performance. Change the type of engine oil used
based on weather conditions to suit the engine
needs.
NOTE
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