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Rev. Oct2016
Models: G5000D & G8000D
Controls
Recoil Starter
To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt,
then pull briskly.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return
it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
The recoil starter is used to start the engine if the generator is not
equipped with a 12 volt battery to operate the starter motor, or if the
battery does not contain adequate charge to operate the starter mo-
tor.
Fuel Valve Lever
The fuel valve is locat-
ed between the fuel
tank and carburetor.
When the valve lever
is in the ON position,
fuel is allowed to flow
from the fuel tank to
the carburetor. Be
sure to return the fuel
valve lever to the OFF
position after stopping
the engine.
Choke Rod
The choke is used to
provide an enriched
fuel mixture when
starting a cold engine.
It can be opened and
closed by operating
the choke rod manual-
ly. Pull the rod out
toward CLOSED to
enrich the mixture for
cold starting. Open
once the engine is
running.
WARNING
The engine was shipped without engine oil. DO NOT START THE
ENGINE WITHOUT FILLING THE ENGINE WITH OIL. Use SAE 10W-30
for normal conditions and SAE 5W-30 when the ambient tempera-
ture is below 32° F.
Engine Switch
To start and stop the engine.
Engine ON / OFF / Start Switch
(electric start shown)
Turn clockwise to
turn fuel valve
on.
Oil Alert System
The Oil Alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by
an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil level in
the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil Alert system will au-
tomatically stop the engine (the engine switch will remain in the ON
position). The Oil Alert system should not take the place of checking
the oil level before each use. If the engine stops and will not restart,
check the engine oil level (see page 14) before troubleshooting in
other areas.
Ground Terminal
The generator ground terminal is connected to
the frame of the generator, the metal non-current
-carrying parts of the generator, and the ground
terminals of each receptacle.
Before using the ground terminal, consult a qualified electrician,
electrical inspector or local agency having jurisdiction for local codes
or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator.
WARNING
RECOIL STARTER
STARTER GRIP
NOTE: SYSTEM GROUND IS CONNECTED TO THE AC NEUTRAL ON
THIS GENERATOR. CONSULT AN ELECTRICIAN WHEN CONNECTING
THIS GENERATOR TO YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS ELECTRICAL PANEL
TO ENSURE GROUNDING MEETS THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODE
