iPower 1491001, Owner'S Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................1
Safety....................................................1
General Safety Precautions....................2
Unpacking the Generator.......................8
Parts Included........................................8
Controls and Features............................9
Control Panel Features.........................11
Specifications......................................12
Add Engine Oil......................................15
CO WATCH-GUARD..............................13
Low Oil Shutdown................................15
Add Fuel: Gasoline................................15
FUEL SENSE........................................17
Add Fuel: Propane/LPG.........................16
Operation at High Altitude.....................18
Grounding............................................18
Connecting to a Building’s Electrical System...18
Operation............................................19
Generator Location...............................19
Surge Protection...................................19
Before Starting the Generator................19
Starting the Engine (Generator).............20
Select the Fuel Source (Gasoline)...........20
Select the Fuel Source (Propane/LPG)....20
Connecting Electrical Loads..................21
Low Idle Switch....................................21
Stopping the Engine..............................22
Low Oil Shutdown................................22
Do Not Overload Generator....................22
Changing Fuels.....................................23
Parallel Operation.................................24
Maintenance And Storage....................25
Maintenance Schedule.........................25
Engine Maintenance.............................25
Engine Oil Level Check.........................25
Change Engine Oil................................26
Air Filter Maintenance...........................27
Spark Plug Maintenance.......................27
Valve Clearance..................................27
Cleaning the Spark Arrestor.................28
Generator Maintenance.........................28
Storage................................................28
Draining the Float Bowl.........................29
Trouble Shooting..................................30
Parts Diagram and Parts List................31
Parts Diagram......................................31
Parts List.............................................32
Circuit Diagram....................................33
Warranty..............................................34