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Read and understand instruction manual 
before using generator.

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Add Gasoline

Add Oil

Engine

Switch

Recoil

Start

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Remove Generator From Package

Add Oil

Add Fuel

4,000 Surge / 3,500 Running Watts

POWERED BY UNLEADED 

GASOLINE OR PROPANE FUEL

Oil Type: SAE10W-30 Oil (Must add BEFORE first use) 

Oil Capacity: 20 fluid oz 

Because this generator includes Low Oil Shut Off, the 

generator will not start with low oil. Start out with 18.6  oz, 

then fill until almost overflowing.)

If using Gasoline,

 add Unleaded gasoline only 

octane rating of 87 or higher. Maximum Capacity: 

3.6 Gallon gasoline fuel tank 

If using Propane, 

connect Regulator Hose to 

Propane Tank and the LP Gas Inlet on Generator. 

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Start The Generator

Use the generator OUTDOORS in a WELL VENTILATED AREA.
DO NOT CONNECT electrical devices until AFTER the generator 
is started.
Turn Engine Switch to ON
A. If using GASOLINE, Turn FUEL PETCOCK to ON (Figure A)
B. If using PROPANE, connect Turn Tank Vale to ON (Figure B)
Adjust the CHOKE to CLOSED/CHOKE position (Figure C)
Start the generator manually with the Recoil (Pull) Start. 
Once the engine has started, GRADUALLY move the choke lever 
to the “RUN/OPEN” position until the engine levels off. Then let 
the engine run approximately 5 minutes BEFORE adding 
appliances or tools.
You can now connect electrical devices.

Fuel Petcock  (Figure A)

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Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 Central Time

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Closed/Choke

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SPORTSMAN

OIL IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS 

GENERATOR. IT IS SOLD SEPARATELY.

LP Gas Inlet   (Figure B)

Step-By-Step Quick Start

Guide To Using Your Generator

GEN4000DFC

GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS:

• 7.0 HP  Engine, 4 Stroke OHV
• Recoil Start 
• 3.6 Gallon Fuel Tank 
• Low Oil Shut Off
• AVR Automatic Voltage Regulation
• UL Listed Electrical Components
• Engine Shut Off Switch
• Circuit Breaker & Power Outlets
• 1 - 12V D/C Outlet
• 4 - 120V A/C Outlets
• 1 - 120V RV Outlet
• Complies with EPA /CARB emissions
• Run time = 10 hours @ 50% load 
• Decibel Rating < 69 db @ 0% load 
• Warranty: 2 YEAR limited
*    SURGE WATTS / RUNNING WATTS 
MAY BE REDUCED BY 10% WHEN USING 
PROPANE FUEL VS USING GASOLINE.

Closed/Choke  (Figure C)

Run/Open

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