Sportsman GEN1000i, Instruction Manual

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CHECK ENGINE OIL
Remove side panel, then remove oil filler cap and check the engine oil level. Make sure the engine oil
is at the upper level of the oil filler hole. Add oil as necessary.
l WARNING: The generator has been shipped without engine oil. Fill with oil or it will not start.
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Do not tilt the generator when adding engine oil. This could result in overfilling and damage to
the engine
l If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with suitable oil to upper level line. Do not screw in
the oil filler cap when checking oil level.
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Oil SAE 10W30 Oil capacity: 10 oz.
GROUND
Make sure to ground the generator.
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
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Before starting the engine, do not connect electric apparatus.
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to the “ ON ” position.
2. Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob clockwise to
the “OPEN” position. Turn the engine switch to the
“
ON ” or “ RUN ” position.
3. Turn the choke lever to the "Close/Choke" position.
4. PUMP the PRIMER button until the glass bowl is full.
5. Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until resistance is felt.
This is the “Compression” point. Return the handle to its original
position and pull swiftly. Do not fully pull out the rope. After starting, allow the
starter handle to return to its original position while still holding the handle.
Grasp the carrying handle firmly to prevent the generator from falling over when
pulling the recoil starter.
6. Warm up the engine without a load for a few minutes.