Assembly
Rev 40008-20070531
9
1.
Place the generator on a flat, level
surface.
2.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil.
3.
Add 0.63 qt (0.6 L) of oil and replace oil
fill cap/dipstick.
4.
Check engine oil level daily and add as
needed.
CAUTION
The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff and
the will stop when the oil level in the crankcase
falls below the threshold level.
NOTE
Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer
to the Maintenance section for recommended
service intervals.
NOTE
The generator rotor has a sealed, pre-lubricated
ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication
for the life of the bearing.
Add Fuel
1.
Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel
with a minimum octane rating of 85.
2.
DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
3.
Clean the area around the fuel cap.
4.
Remove the fuel cap
5.
Slowly add fuel to the tank. DO NOT
overfill. Allow approximately ¼ inch of
space for fuel expansion.
6.
Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away any
spilled fuel.
CAUTION
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 85.
Do not mix oil and gasoline.
Fill tank to approximately ¼” below the top of
the tank to allow for fuel expansion.
DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors.
DO NOT fill fuel tank when the engine is running
or hot.
DO NOT overfill the fuel tank.
DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the
fuel tank.
Grounding
Your generator must be properly connected
to an appropriate ground to help prevent
electric shock.
WARNING
Failure to properly ground the generator can
result in electric shock.
A ground terminal connected to the frame of
the generator has been provided on the
power panel. For remote grounding, connect
of a length of heavy gauge (12 AWG
minimum) copper wire between the
generator ground terminal and a copper rod
driven into the ground. We strongly
recommend that you consult with a qualified
electrician to ensure compliance with local
electrical codes.
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