Operator’s Manual
800 Watt Inverter Generator
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IMPORTANT
NEVER TWIST AIR FILTERS WHEN CLEANING. ALWAYS PRESS.
CAUTION
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL BEFORE
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK INSIDE
A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY BE PRESENT
FOR IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS.
AN ADULT ONLY MUST DO MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR ON GENERATOR.
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL BEFORE
ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE CAN BE DONE.
DO NOT OVER FILL THE ENGINE CRANKCASE WITH
OIL. HIGH OIL PRESSURE MAY RESULT, CAUSING
PREMATURE ENGINE WEAR AND DAMAGE.
STEPS FOR WORKING ON EQUIPMENT
1. Flip the engine switch to the
STOP
position.
2. Replace or repair the part on the IG800W.
3. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during repair,
that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: Only use approved Earthquake spare. Never replace
parts that are not specifically designed for the generator.
OIL MAINTENANCE
After the first twenty hours of operating a new Viper engine
the oil should be replaced, and every 100 hours of operating
time thereafter. The oil should be changed every 50 hours if
used under severe conditions, such as in high temperatures or
under heavy loads. Check oil periodically; do not overfill!
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Place the machine on a level surface and warm up the en-
gine for several minutes. Then stop the engine and turn the
fuel valve to the
OFF
position and the fuel tank cap air vent
to the
CLOSED
position.
2. Remove the side panel on the starter handle side of the gen-
erator by loosening the four screws holding it in place.
3. Remove the oil fill cap.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine. Tilt the generator to drain
the oil completely. Once oil has been removed return the
generator to the level surface.
5. Add engine oil, 10W-30 (API Service SJ, SL or better). Fill to
the upper level. For extreme high and low temperature con-
ditions refer to SAE chart.
SEE FIGURE 7
6. Install the oil fill cap back in place.
7. Reconnect the side panel to the generator and tighten down
the four screws.
CAUTION
BE SURE NO FOREIGN MATERIAL ENTERS THE
CRANKCASE WHEN ADDING OR CHANGING OIL.
DO NOT TILT GENERATOR WHEN ADDING OIL. THIS
COULD RESULT IN OVERFILLING AND DAMAGE.
THE ENGINE SHOULD NEVER RUN WITHOUT THE AIR
FILTER; EXCESSIVE PISTON AND/OR CYLINDER WEAR
MAY RESULT.
CAUTION
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER SIPHON FUEL BY
MOUTH.
NEVER STORE GENERATOR WITH FUEL IN THE FUEL
TANK INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR BUILDING.
10W-40
10W-30
5W-30
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100 °F
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40 °C
Environment Temperature
SAE
FIGURE 7
