HOUR METER
This meter displays the values for engine total running time (in the
life of the generator). See
MAINTENANCE
section for application.
OPERATING THE GENERATOR
Failure to start and operate generator on a level surface can cause the unit
not to start or cause it to shut down unexpectedly during operation possibly
damaging appliances and other items connected to it.
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can pull your hand and arm toward
generator engine faster than it can be let go of.
Failure to be aware of this
function can result in broken bones, fractures, bruises and sprains can result.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. For your protection, wear the protective safety glasses (Not provided).
2. Move the generator
OUTSIDE
in a fully
VENTILATED
area.
3. Place the generator on a
FLAT
and level surface and close to the working
surface. Keep a minimum of 5 ft. (1.5 meters)
CLEARANCE
on all sides of the
engine including top. Face the engine exhaust outlet AWAY from dwellings.
4. Turn the Fuel Valve lever counterclock-
wise to
“ON”
position to allow the
fuel to flow to the engine.
5. Slide the Choke Lever to
“START”
(left) position.
6. Turn the Engine
ON/OFF
switch to
ON
position.
7. To start the engine, pull Starter cord
slowly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly to avoid kick back. Repeat until
engine starts to run.
8. Slide the Choke Lever to
“RUN”
(right) position.
SYSTEM GROUND
The National Electrical Code requires that
the frame and external electrically conductive parts of this
generator be properly connected to an approved earth ground.
Local electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the
unit. For this purpose, a
GROUNDING TERMINAL
is provided
on the generator front panel.
The Ground and Neutral pins in all AC outlets in this generator are BONDED (per-
manently connected) to the generator frame and its components.
See
“CONNECTING TO A BUILDING’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM”
section for important
grounding information.
CONNECTING TO A BUILDING’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Generator produces hazardous voltage. Failure to isolate
generator from power utility can result in serious injury or death to electric
utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy. Do not connect the gener-
ator directly into your home's electrical system through a receptacle outlet.
Connections to a building’s electrical system for usage as standby power
must be provided by a qualified electrician. All connections must isolate
generator power from utility power or other alternative power sources and
must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
When using generator for backup power, notify utility company. Use
approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from electric utility.
The Neutral Bond Wire (located inside the alternator of the generator) must be
removed when connecting this generator to a building electrical system.
1. Make sure engine is turned off.
Perform the following:
2. Remove the Alternator rear cover by removing its two mounting hardware.
3. Remove mounting hardware and remove the Neutral/Ground Bonding jumper
wire (Green/Yellow wire terminated by two ring lugs) which connects the termi-
nal block to the and body (chassis) of the alternator. Reinstall hardware and
tighten firmly.
4. Replace the alternator cover and its mounting hardware and tighten.
5. Peel off and remove “NEUTRAL BONDED TO FRAME” label on the front panel.
Store the label for future use.
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