Volt Pro Power Series, Operator'S Manual

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CHECK AND FILL OIL CHECK AND FILL FUEL CHECK/REPLACE FILTER
CAUTION
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE
ENGINE BEFORE CHECKING OIL
WARNING
DO NOT OVERFILL! LEAVE ROOM FOR
FUEL EXPANSION. NEVER FILL
FUEL INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL
WHEN ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING.
DO NOT SMOKE OR FILL
CAUTION
DO NOT CLEAN AIR FILTER WITH
ANY TYPE OF DETERGENT.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill opening.
3. Remove the dipstick.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean.
5. Reinsert dipstick and check oil
level.
6. DO NOT OVERFILL
6.
CLOSE OIL CAP.
7. Change oil as published
1. Remove cover panel.
2. Loosen screw and remove air
filter cover
3. Never wash air cleaner with any
kind of detergent or cleaning sol-
vent.
4. Air filter should be changed if
engine performance decreases or
color of exhaust changes.
5. Never run engine without air filter.
This will cause rapid engine wear.
1. Fill with gasoline fuel only
2. Clean area around fuel cap.
3. Remove fuel cap.
4. Add fuel to fuel tank.
5. DO NOT overfill. Do not fill above
the red plug inside the fuel tank
filter (this allows for fuel expansion)
6. Replace fuel cap.
7. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
*First oil change should be after 5 hours. After initial break-in period change oil every (30) hours.
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Remove the oil cap or dipstick
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Place a container underneath the drain bolt
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Unscrew the oil drainage bolt
• Allow oil to drain completely
• Reinstall the drainage bolt and tighten securely.
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Refill the oil per the check and fill instructions above.
• 20
ounce oil capacity in the crankcase depending on the amount of oil drained.
• Reinstall the dipstick.
NOTE: Used oil must be disposed of properly. Take used motor oil to an approved recycling center.
*First oil change should be after 5 hours. After initial break-in period change oil every (30) hours.
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
The spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits in order to ensure proper engine operation.
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Remove the spark plug cap
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Clean area around the base
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Remove the spark plug
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Inspect the spark plug for damage and clean with a wire brush. If there is any damage, the plug should be replaced. If you
replace the plug, use the recommended spark plug or equivalent:
NGK-BPR6ES .
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The gap between the electrodes is .027’-.030 ” SEE ENGINE MANUAL.
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Thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross threading.
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If using a NEW plug, once the plug seats by hand, tighten the plug 1/2 rotation with a wrench to compress the washer.
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If reusing the old plug, once the plug seats by hand tighten the plug 1/8-1/4 rotation with a wrench to compress the washer.