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WARNING
Internal pressure can build in the engine
crankcase while the engine is running.
Removing the oil fill plug/ dipstick while
the engine is hot can cause extremely
hot oil to spray out of the crankcase and
can severely burn skin. Allow engine
oil to cool for several minutes before
removing the oil fill plug/dipstick.
Always perform maintenance in a well-
ventilated area. Gasoline fuel and fuel
vapors are extremely flammable and can
ignite under certain conditions.
WARNING
Avoid accidentally starting the
generator during maintenance by
removing the spark plug boot from
the spark plug. For electric start
generators, also disconnect the
battery cables from the battery
(disconnect the black negative (-)
cable first) and place the cables away
from the battery posts to avoid arcing.
Allow hot components to cool to
the touch prior to performing any
maintenance procedure.
MAINTENANCE
BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE GENERATOR, REVIEW THE SAFETY
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5, AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING SAFETY MESSAGES.
OPERATION
STOPPING THE GENERATOR
Normal Operation
During normal operation, use the following steps to
stop your generator:
1. Remove any connected loads from the control
panel receptacles.
2. Allow the generator to run at “no load” to reduce
and stabilize engine and alternator temperatures.
3. Position the engine control switch to
STOP
or if you
plan to store the generator after use, turn the fuel
shutoff valve to the
OFF
position and allow the fuel
to be consumed from the carburetor.
During an Emergency
If there is an emergency and the generator must be
stopped quickly, position the electric start switch to the
STOP
position immediately.
START
RUN
STOP