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Grounding Nut
Control Panel
Fig. 6
13
GENERATOR PREPARATION
TO ADD GASOLINE:
1. Place the generator on a level surface. Make sure the
engine is OFF before adding or checking the fuel.
2. Unscrew the fuel cap (Fig. 5) and set it aside. The fuel
cap may be tight and hard to unscrew.
3. Slowly add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill. Reinstall fuel cap and wipe clean any spilled
gasoline with a dry cloth.
NOTE:
Do not fill the fuel tank to the very top. If you do
so, gasoline will expand and spill during use, even with
the fuel cap in place.
TO CHECK GAS LEVEL
(before every subsequent start):
1. Before starting the generator, check the fuel gauge (Fig.
5) to see if there is sufficient fuel inside the tank:
•
E
= Empty
•
F
= Full
2. If the tank is empty add gasoline to the gas tank. See
above section, "To Add Gasoline".
STEP 3 - GROUND THE GENERATOR
To reduce the risk of electric shock and to maximize safety,
the generator should be properly grounded.
1. Attach one end of the grounding wire to the grounding
nut (Fig. 6). Tighten the nut to secure the grounding wire.
2. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to a copper,
brass, or steel-grounding rod that is driven into the earth.
Fuel Cap
Fig. 5
Fuel Gauge
WARNING!
Failure to properly ground the
generator increases your risk of electric shock.
NOTE:
Grounding wire and grounding rods
are not included with the generator. A general-
ly acceptable grounding wire is a
No. 12 AWG
(American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire
.
Grounding codes can vary by location. Contact a
local electrician to check the area codes.
MAIN
BREAKER
GROUNDING
NUT
ON
OFF
transfer
switch ready
AC 120V 30A
L5-30R
AC 120V 30A
TT-30R
Rv ready
IMPORTANT BEFORE STARTING
1. Make sure the generator is properly grounded.
2. Check that the crankcase is sufficiently filled with oil.
3. Turn off and unplug all devices connected to generator.
OPERATION SUMMARY
1. Move the switch to the
ON
position.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the
ON
position.
3. Move the choke lever to the
START
position.
4. Pull the start cord to start the engine.
5. If the engine fails to start, adjust the choke and try again.
6. Allow the generator to run for several minutes before
connecting devices.
ENGINE
SWITCH
ON
OFF
BREAKER
BREAKER
ON
OFF
AC 120V 20A
5-20R
AC 120V 20A
5-20R
ON
OFF
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