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4000EXL Extended Life Generator
CHECK BATTERY / ATTACH
NEGATIVE BATTERY
WIRE
The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and
pre–installed except for the negative (black) battery cable.
To install:
• Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black)
cable.
• Connect the negative (black) battery cable to the
negative (–) terminal on the battery (Figure 1).
• Verify that the connections to the battery and generator
are correct and secure.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Oil
CAUTION!
Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly filled with the recommended
oil may result in an engine failure.
To fill your engine with oil:
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Follow the oil grade recommendations and oil fill
instructions given in the engine owner’s manual.
NOTE: The generator’s revolving field rides on a
prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Gasoline
WARNING!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Allow
unit to cool for two minutes before refueling. Do
Not light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel
tank.
WARNING!
Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always allow room for fuel expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator
engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil
with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be
careful not to fill above the baffle.This allows adequate
space for fuel expansion (Figure 2).
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol–blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which
leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic fuel can damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage. Be sure to review the precautions given in
“Storage” on page 12.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Figure 1 — Negative Battery Connection
Positive
battery
cable
Negative
battery
cable
FUEL
TANK
Figure 2 — Typical Fuel Expansion Space
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