WARNING! To prevent permanent damage to generator or any appliances, you MUST check oil level, fuel level, air cleaner filter and
unplug any load from the generator before starting.
PRE-START CHECK
OIL LEVEL
WARNING! This generator has been shipped from the factory without oil or very
little oil in the crankcase. Operating the unit without the correct amount of oil can
damage the engine. Oil crankcase capacity: 0.5 litres.
Always check the oil level before starting the generator, make sure the generator is
on a level surface. To check oil level:
1) Turn the oil gauge dipstick (A) Fig.1 counterclockwise, remove it and clean it with a
clean cloth.
2) Fully reinsert the oil gauge dipstick and pull it out to check the oil level.
3) If the oil level is halfway up the dipstick or below, refill with SAE 10W30 oil through the dipstick hole until the oil level reaches 3/4 up the
dipstick or until it reaches the bottom lip of the dipstick hole as shown in illustration below.
4) Reposition the oil gauge dipstick and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
FUEL LEVEL
WARNING! Make sure there is enough fuel in the fuel tank before operating.
1) If filling tank for the first time or any other time thereafter, first make sure the engine is
OFF, then open the fuel cap (A) Fig.2 by turning it counterclockwise.
2) Make sure the fuel filter cup (B) is positioned inside the tank opening before refueling.
3) When refueling, keep in mind all safety precautions and make sure to add enough fuel
based on usage. A full tank will give you 9 hours of operation (half load). Use clean
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Fuel tank
capacity: 7 Litres.
AIR CLEANER FILTER
The air cleaner filter should be checked before every start-up and after prolonged
storage, the following steps should be done when checking air cleaner filter;
1) Unscrew and remove the plastic knob (A) Fig.3 and remove the air cleaner cover (B).
2) Remove the air cleaner filter (C), wash filter in kerosene, squeeze kerosene out, soak
filter in engine oil and squeeze engine oil out.
3) Replace filter and replace the air cleaner filter cover.
PRE-START CHECK
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