Introduction ............................................................. 1
Read this Manual Thoroughly ................................. 1
Safety Rules ........................................................... 1
Standards
Index
.............................................................3
General Information ................................................ 4
1.1 Unpacking
......................................................................4
1.1.1
Accessories
.......................................................4
1.2 Assembly
.......................................................................4
1.2.1 Assembling the Accessory Kit............................4
1.2.2 Battery Cable Connection (Electric Start Only) ....4
1.3 Emissions
Information
....................................................5
Operation ................................................................ 5
2.1 Know the Generator .......................................................5
2.2 Hourmeter
......................................................................6
2.3 Cord Sets and Connection Plugs ....................................6
2.3.1 120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle ...............6
2.3.2 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp, Receptacle ....................6
2.4 How to Use the Generator ..............................................7
2.4.1 Grounding the Generator When Used
as a Portable .....................................................7
2.4.2 Connecting to a Building's Electrical System ......7
2.5 Don’t Overload the Generator ..........................................8
2.6 Wattage Reference Guide ...............................................8
2.7 Before Starting the Generator .........................................9
2.7.1 Adding Engine Oil ..............................................9
2.7.2
Adding
Gasoline
.................................................9
2.8 Starting Pull Start Engines ............................................10
2.9 Starting Electric Start Engines ......................................10
2.10 Stopping the Engine .....................................................11
2.11 Low Oil Level Shutdown System ..................................11
2.11.1 Sensing Low Oil Level ......................................11
2.12 Charging the Battery (Electric Start Units Only) .............11
Maintenance ......................................................... 12
3.1 Performing Scheduled Maintenance .............................12
3.2 Maintenance
Schedule
.................................................12
3.3 Product
Specifications
..................................................12
3.3.1
Generator
Specifications
..................................12
3.3.2
Engine
Specifications
.......................................12
3.3.3
Emissions
Information
.....................................12
3.3.4 High Altitude Operation ....................................12
3.4 General
Recommendations
...........................................12
3.4.1
Generator
Maintenance
....................................12
3.4.2 To Clean the Generator .....................................13
3.4.3
Engine
Maintenance
.........................................13
3.4.4 Checking Oil Level ...........................................13
3.4.5 Changing the Oil ..............................................13
3.4.6 Replacing the Spark Plug .................................13
3.4.7 Battery Replacement (If Applicable) .................13
3.5 Service Air Filter ...........................................................14
3.6 Valve
Clearance
............................................................14
3.7 General
........................................................................14
3.8 Long Term Storage .......................................................14
3.9 Other Storage Tips .......................................................14
Troubleshooting .................................................... 15
4.1 Troubleshooting
Guide
..................................................15
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