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WARNING: This generator
produces heat when running.
Temperatures near exhaust can
exceed 150° F (65°C).
7) Do not touch hot surfaces. Pay
attention to warning labels on the
generator denoting hot parts of the
machine.
8) Allow generator to cool several
minutes after use before touching
engine or areas which heat during
use.
CAUTION: Misuse of this
generator can damage it or
shorten its life.
9) Use generator only for its intended
purposes.
10) Operate only on dry, level
surfaces.
11) Allow generator to run for several
minutes before connecting electrical
devices.
12) Shut off and disconnect any
malfunctioning device from the
generator.
13) Do not exceed the Wattage
capacity of the generator by plugging
in more electrical devices than the
unit can handle.
14) Do not turn on electrical devices
until
after
they are connected to the
generator.
15) Turn off all connected electrical
devices before stopping the
generator.
GENERATOR COMPONENTS
Please familiarize yourself with the
locations and functions of the various
components and controls of the
generator. The Diagram can be
found on page 13.
PREPARING THE GENERATOR
FOR USE
USING THE GENERATOR FOR
THE FIRST TIME:
If you are using the generator for the
first time, there are a few steps that
you must take to prepare it for
operation:
STEP 1 - ADD OIL
The generator requires engine oil to
work properly. The new generator
fresh from the package contains
no
oil in the crankcase. The user must
add the proper amount of oil before
operating the generator for the first
time. The oil capacity of this engine
crankcase is 37 fluid oz. For general
use, we recommend 30W, 4-stroke
engine oil to fill the engine
crankcase.
To add oil, follow these steps:
1) Make sure the generator is on a
level surface.
2) Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap
from the engine as shown in Figure
1.
3) Using a funnel, add the
appropriate amount of oil into the
crankcase. The crankcase is full
when the oil level has reached the
lower lip of the opening
where you just poured the oil into
(see Figure 2).
STEP 2 - ADD GASOLINE
WARING: Gasoline and gasoline
fumes are highly flammable. A
nearby open flame can lead to
explosion, even if it does not
come into direct contact with the
gas.
1) Do not operate near an open
flame.
2) Do not smoke near generator.
3) Always operate on a firm, level
surface.
4) Always turn generator off before
refueling. Allow generator to cool for
at least 2 minutes before removing
fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to
relieve pressure in the tank.
5) Do not overfill the gas tank. Gas
may expand during operation. Do
not fill to the top of the tank.
6) Always check for spilled gas
before operating.
7) Empty the gasoline tank before
storing or transporting the generator.
8) Before transporting, turn the fuel
valve off and disconnect spark plug.
To ensure that the generator runs
smoothly, use only FRESH,
UNLEADED GAS WITH AN
OCTANE RATING OF 87 OR
HIGHER.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
