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CHECK ENGINE OIL
Remove side panel, remove oil filler cap and check the oil level. Make sure the oil is at top of Lower Level line (See Figure 2).
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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
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If oil level is below the lower line, add oil to top of Lower Level line. Screw in the oil filler cap when checking oil level.
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Oil Type: SAE 10W30 Oil capacity: 7.5 ounces
GROUND
G
r
ound this generator by tightening the grounding nut against a grounding wire. (See Figure 3)
Use a No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire, which is generally considered an
acceptable grounding wire. The other end of this grounding wire should be connected to a copper or
brass grounding rod that is driven into the earth. Proper grounding of the generator will help
prevent electrical shock in the event of a ground fault condition in the generator or in
connected electrical devices. Proper grounding also helps dissipate static electricity,
which often builds up in ungrounded devices.
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 "Closed To Start" 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 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.
7. Turn the choke lever to OPEN TO RUN position, then plug in appliances.
USING ELECTRIC POWER
AC APPLICATION
(a) Turn off switch(es) of the electrical appliance(s) before connecting the generator.
(b) Insert the plug(s) of the electrical appliance(s) into the receptacle.
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Be sure the electric apparatus is turned off before plugging in.
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Be sure the total load is within generator rated output.
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Be sure the socket load current is within socket rated current.
The economy control switch must be turned to “
OFF
” when using electric devices that require a large starting current, such as
a compressor or a submergible pump.
Figure 3
The Grounding Terminal is located on the
front of the generator, to the right of the AC
Output socket.
Figure 2
