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1200 Generator
Installation (cont’d)
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Support and Mounting
Mount the generator on a concrete slab capable of supporting the weight of the generator. The slab must extend on all
sides beyond the frame by at least one foot. Contact a cement contractor for slab specifications if necessary. Attach the
frame to the concrete slab using 3/8” diameter expansion anchor bolts (not supplied).
Grounding
Note:
It is recommended that only a trained and licensed electrician perform this procedure.
Connect a #6 AWG grounding wire (not included) from the ground connector on the generator to a grounding
rod (not included) that has been driven at least 24 inches deep into the earth. The grounding rod must be an
earth-driven copper or brass rod (electrode) which can adequately ground the generator.
CAUTION:
PRIOR TO FIRST USING THE GENERATOR, THE ENGINE
MUST BE FILLED WITH APPROXIMATELY ½ QUART OF
HIGH QUALITY SAE 10W-30 GRADE ENGINE OIL.
Add Engine Oil
1. Place the generator on a flat and level surface.
2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil.
3. Add approximately ½ quart of high quality SAE 10W-30 grade
engine oil.
4. Check engine oil daily and add as needed.
Add Fuel
1. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating
of 85.
2. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
3. Clean area around the fuel cap.
4. Remove the fuel cap.
5. Be sure that the fuel strainer is in place.
6. Slowly add fuel to the tank. DO NOT overfill. Allow
approximately ¼ inch of space for fuel expansion.
7. DO NOT fill above fuel strainer.
8. Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away and spilled fuel.
WARNING:
THE GENERATOR MUST BE OFF AND COOLED
DOWN BEFORE REFILLING THE FUEL TANK.
