Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
7
Circuit Protectors
The AC receptacles are protected by an AC
circuit protector. If the generator is overloaded
or an external short circuit occurs, the circuit
protector will trip. If this occurs, disconnect all
electrical loads to determine the cause of the
problem before using the generator again.
Reduce the load if the circuit protector is
tripped.
NOTE:
Continuous tripping of the circuit pro-
tector may cause damage to generator or
equipment.
Push the button of the protector to reset the
circuit protector.
Remove Contents from Carton
1. Open carton completely by cutting each
corner from top to bottom.
2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to
assembly. Carton contents should contain
the following:
Accessories
3. Call Powermate Customer Service at 1-
800-445-1805 with the unit model and
serial number for any missing carton con-
tents.
4. Record model, serial number, and date of
purchase on front cover of this manual.
Add Engine Oil
NOTE:
The generator is shipped without oil in
the engine. Add oil slowly and verify oil level
often during filling process to ensure overfilling
does not occur.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove screws and side cover.
3. Verify oil fill area is clean.
4. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See
.
Figure 2-7. Remove Dipstick
5. Insert funnel into oil fill opening. Add rec-
ommended engine oil as necessary. Cli-
mate determines proper engine oil
viscosity. See chart below to select correct
viscosity.
NOTE:
Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
6. To check oil level, remove funnel and
insert dipstick into oil filler neck without
screwing it in. See
.
Figure 2-8. Safe Operating Range
7. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is
within safe operating range.
NOTE:
Verify oil level often during filling pro-
cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.
8. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
9. Install side panel and screws.
Item
Qty.
Main Unit
1
Owner’s Manual
1
Engine Oil
1
Oil Funnel
1
Tool Kit
1
Service Warranty
1
Emissions Warranty
1
(000135)
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
CAUTION
000115
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399
005484
