Powermate PM0145400, Owner'S Manual

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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1
Introduction ..................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1
Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2
Electrical Hazards ........................... 3
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 3
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 4
Know Your Generator ..................... 5
Emissions ........................................ 5
Connection Plugs ............................ 6
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 6
Assembly ......................................... 7
Add Engine Oil ................................ 7
Fuel ................................................. 8
Section 3 Operation ...................... 9
Operation and Use Questions ......... 9
Before Starting Engine .................... 9
Prepare Generator for Use .............. 9
Grounding the Generator When Used
as a Portable ................................... 9
Know Generator Limits .................. 10
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 10
Starting Pull Start Engines ............ 11
Generator Shut Down ................... 11
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 11
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................12
Maintenance ..................................12
Maintenance Schedule ..................12
Preventive Maintenance ................12
Engine Maintenance ......................12
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 14
Valve Clearance ............................14
Storage ..........................................14
Troubleshooting .............................16
(000004)
WARNING
California Proposition 65. Engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.
(000005)
WARNING
California Proposition 65. This product contains or
emits chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.