100396 - 3400W DUAL FUEL ELECTRIC START INVERTER GENERATOR
ASSEMbLY
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ASSEMbLY
Your generator requires some assembly. It must be properly
serviced with fuel and oil before operation.
If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your
generator, call our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999.
Please have your serial number and model number available.
Unpacking
1. Set the shipping carton on a solid, flat surface.
2. Remove everything from the carton except the generator.
3. Using the carrying handles of the unit, carefully remove the
generator from the box (two people lifting is recommended).
Connect the battery
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the two (2) maintenance cover
screws from the battery maintenance cover. (A)
2. Once the screwvs have been removed, the rubber pull-tab on
the cover can be pulled out to help loosen and dislodge the
maintenance cover. (A)
3. Remove the battery maintenance cover. (A)
4. Cut zip tie that is binding the battery cables together.
5. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the battery bolt in the red,
positive (+) battery terminal.
6. Connect the red, positive (+) wire lead to the positive (+)
terminal on the battery using the bolt.
7. Pull rubber sheath over battery cable connection and battery
terminal.
8. Repeat steps 5-7 for the black, negative (-) battery wire lead
and black, negative (-) battery terminal.
NOTICE
If the battery cables are not visible once the battery maintenance
cover has been removed, please note that cables may be tucked
up above the battery, not in plain view.
Add Engine Oil
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil.
Damage to the generator as a result of failing to follow these
instructions will void your warranty.
NOTICE
The generator rotor has a sealed, pre-lubricated ball bearing
that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
NOTICE
The recommended oil type for typical use is
5W-30
automotive oil
. However, using the listed conventional oils
shown in the “Recommended Engine Oil Type” chart may be
used for typical use including the first 5 hours of the break-in
run time period of the engine.
If running generator in extreme temperatures, refer to the
“Recommended Engine Oil Type” chart.
-20
0
20
40
60
Ambient temperature
Recommended Engine Oil Type
80
100
120
-28.9
°F
°C
-17.8
-6.7
4.4
15.6
26.7
37.8
48.9
10W-30
5W-30 Full Synthetic
10W-40
5W-30
1. Place the generator on a flat, level surface.
2. Loosen the cover screws and remove the maintenance cover.
3. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil.
A
