100455 - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR
ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from
our factory without oil. 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).
Add Engine Oil
!
CAUTION
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 failure 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 is
10W-30 automotive oil
.
-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 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.
4. Using a funnel, add up to 0.4 qt. (0.4 L) of oil (not included)
and replace oil fill cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
5. Check engine oil level daily and add as needed.
"
NOTICE
Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil
about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole.
If using the dipstick to check oil level, DO NOT screw in the
dipstick while checking.
"
NOTICE
Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer to the
Maintenance
section for recommended service intervals.
!
CAUTION
The engine is equipped with a low oil shut-off and will stop
when the oil level in the crankcase falls below the threshold
level.
