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Break-in period:
a. Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine operation.
b. The break-in period will last about 25 hours of use. DO NOT exceed
75% of the Generator’s rated capacity during this period.
• Change the engine fuel/oil mixture after this period.
Under normal operating conditions subsequent maintenance follows
the schedule explained in the MAINTENANCE section.
Connecting Loads to the Generator
Load and Circuit Breaker:
1. The total combined load through the outlet
on the Generator must not exceed the
rated maximum power of the unit.
2. Reduce the load if the AC Circuit Breaker turns off.
Once the load is reduced, press the Circuit Breaker
Button to reset the Generator and continue operation.
Calculate power Draw:
Power draw can be calculated by multiplying
volts
and
amps
. The resulting number is
wattage
.
• Never exceed the rated maximum wattage for
the Generator or any outlet amperage rating.
• Refer to appliance/tool owner’s manuals to
determine the wattage of electrical load devices.
• Long power cords and extension cords draw
additional power. Keep cord length at a minimum.
Wattage estimates
Wattages listed below are estimates for that
type of equipment only. Check nameplate wattages
on all loads before connecting to Generator.
This unit Can power any
One of the Following items:
running
Watts
peak
Watts
Camping
50-700
Tailgating
50-700
Radio
50-200
Table/Box Fan
200
15 Amp Battery Charger
380
Outdoor Power Equipment
500
Mini Refrigerator
400
700
Ten 60 Watt Light Bulbs
600
3. Allow the Engine to run at no load for five minutes
after each start-up to allow the Engine to stabilize.
Figure B: plug Load in
4. Plug the power cord of the 120 volt appliance/
tool into the 120 volt AC Outlet on the Generator.
note: Do not allow the generator to completely run
out of fuel with devices attached. a generator’s
output may sharply spike as it runs out of fuel,
causing damage to attached devices.
Figure C: unplug Load
3. When finished using the appliance/tool, turn it off
and unplug it from the AC Outlet on the Generator.
Stopping the engine
1. To stop the engine in an emergency,
turn the Engine Switch off.
2. Under normal conditions, use the following procedure:
a. Remove all electrical load devices
from the Generator.
b. Turn the Engine Switch off.
c. Close the Fuel Valve.
OFF
OFF
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NOTICE
See Long-Term Storage on page 13
for complete storage instructions.