Powermate PM2000i, 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 .............................................. 5
Know Your Generator ..................... 5
Emissions ........................................ 6
Connection Plugs ............................ 7
Off/Run/Choke Switch ..................... 7
RPM+ .............................................. 7
Generator Status Lights .................. 7
Circuit Protectors ............................. 7
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 7
Add Engine Oil ................................ 8
Fuel ................................................. 9
Section 3 Operation .....................10
Operation and Use Questions .......10
Before Starting Engine ..................10
Prepare Generator for Use ............10
Grounding the Generator When In Use
10
Know Generator Limits ..................10
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit ....11
Starting Pull Start Engines .............11
Restarting Hot Engines ..................12
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...12
Charging a 12 VDC Battery ...........12
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................13
Maintenance ..................................13
Maintenance Schedule ..................13
Preventive Maintenance ................13
Engine Maintenance ......................13
Storage ..........................................16
Troubleshooting .............................17
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WARNING
CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.