Table of Contents
3
Hazard Signal Word Definitions
................................................................................................... 2
About Your Generator
................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications
................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Label Locations
.................................................................................................................... 7
Machine Component Identification
............................................................................................... 9
Power Load Planning & Management
.......................................................................................... 15
Installation / Initial Set-Up:
1. Unpacking & Delivery Inspection .......................................................................................... 19
2. Planning the Power Load ........................................................................................................ 19
3. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power Source ............................ 20
4. Selecting a Suitable Site ......................................................................................................... 23
5. Grounding the Generator ........................................................................................................ 25
Operation:
1. General Safety Rules for Operation ....................................................................................... 26
2. Preparing for Operation .......................................................................................................... 29
3. Starting the Generator ............................................................................................................. 34
4. Checking Generator Output .................................................................................................... 36
5. Connecting Loads ................................................................................................................... 37
6. Stopping the Engine ............................................................................................................... 37
7. AC Parallel Operation ............................................................................................................ 38
8. Storage & Exercise ................................................................................................................. 40
Maintenance & Repair
.................................................................................................................. 41
Troubleshooting
............................................................................................................................. 49
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation
....................................................... 50
Generator Exploded View
............................................................................................................ 54
Generator Kit Exploded View
...................................................................................................... 57
Engine Kit Exploded View
........................................................................................................... 67
Limited Warranty
......................................................................................................................... 73