7
Assembly
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use
after it has been properly serviced with the recommended
fuel and oil.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator,
please call the generator helpline at
(877) 224-0458
. If calling
for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial
number from the data tag available. See
Generator Controls
and Features
for data tag location.
Unpack Generator
1. Set the carton on a rigid, flat surface.
2. Remove everything from carton except generator.
3. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from
top to bottom.
4. Leave generator on carton to install wheel kit.
The generator is supplied with:
• Engine oil bottle
• Battery charge cables
• Operator’s manual
• Engine operator’s manual
• Wheel kit
Install Wheel Kit
The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability of
your generator.
NOTE:
Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
You will need the following tool to install these components:
• Needle Nose Pliers
Install the wheel kit as follows:
1. Tip generator up onto handle end.
2. Slide axle (
A
) through both axle mounting brackets on
cradle frame.
3. Slide a flat washer (
B
) and wheel (
C
) over the axle.
4. Slide another flat washer (
B
) over the axle.
5. Insert cotter pin (
D
) through hole on axle. Bend the
ends of the cotter pin over the axle with a needle-nose
pliers to retain wheel.
6. Repeat step 3 thru 5 to secure second wheel.
7. Tip generator back down onto wheels.
Add Engine Oil
• Place generator on a level surface.
NOTE:
Verify provided oil bottles are the correct viscosity for
current ambient temperature.
• Refer to engine operator’s manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE:
Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine operator’s manual for recommendations.
Add Fuel
NOTE:
Refer to engine operator’s manual and follow fuel
recommendations.
1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add unleaded gasoline (
A
) to fuel tank (
B
). Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space
(
C
) for fuel expansion as shown.
3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before
starting engine.
A
B
C
D
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
C
B
A
NOTICE
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly filled with the recommended oil will result in
equipment failure.
• Refer to engine manual for oil information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
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