A. Starting the Engine
Inspect engine and equipment looking for damaged, loose, leaking and missing parts
before set up and starting. If any problems are found, do not use equipment until fixed
Checking and Filling Engine Oil
CAUTION!
Your Warranty is VOID if the engine’s crankcase is not properly filled with oil before each use.
Before each use, check the oil level. Do not run the engine with low or no engine oil. Running
the engine with no or low engine oil WILL permanently damage the engine.
1. Open the front panel; remove the dip stick and wipe it off with a clean rag.
2. Reinsert the dipstick completely and remove it to check the oil level. The oil level should be between the
high and low marks on the dipstick.
3. If the oil level is below the low mark on the dipstick add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level is
between the high and the low marks.
Oil type:
SAE 5W-40
4. Replace the Oil Dipstick.
5. Wipe off any spilled oil.
CAUTION!
Do not run the engine with too little or too much oil. The engine will be permanently damaged.
properly.
Checking and Filling Fuel
1. Check the fuel level on the built-in fuel gauge.
WARNING! To prevent serious injury from fire:
Fill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area
away from ignition sources. Do not smoke.
2. To fill the Fuel Tank, first wipe off the Fuel Tank Cap and the surrounding area.
3. Unscrew, and remove the Fuel Tank Cap.
4. Fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch under the fill neck of the tank with #2 diesel.
5. Then replace the Fuel Tank Cap.
Fuel Gauge
Fuel Tank Cap
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Bleed the fuel line
This is a two man operation. Place rags under the bleeding points to catch flow of fuel.
1. The fuel system should be bled to remove possible trapped air from the system before first use and after
each fuel filter, fuel tank flushing, or general service of the diesel generator. Note: Place rags at the
bleeding points to capture spilled fuel.
5. Operating Instructions
Read the entire important safety information section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the off position. Top off fuel tank with fresh diesel fuel. Slide the hose clamp away
from the fuel pump end. Loosen the hose at the pump to allow fuel to bleed out. Turn the fuel valve to its
open position. Depress the decompression lever and while holding it down crank the engine for a few
seconds at a time. Fuel and trapped air will emerge from the line and as soon as just fuel flows without
traces of air, push the fuel line back onto the intake of the pump and stop cranking the engine. Reattach
the hose clamp.
Note:
Never crank the engine more than ten seconds at a time. Allow at least one
minute prior to further cranking.
