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SKU 67561
opERATinG insTRuCTions
Read the EnTiRE iMpoRTAnT
sAfETY infoRMATion
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
To pREvEnT
sERious injuRY:
operate only with proper
spark arrestor installed.
operation of this equipment
may create sparks that can
start fires around dry
vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be
required.
The operator should contact
local fire agencies for laws or
regulations relating to fire
prevention requirements.
starting the Engine
inspect engine and equipment
looking for damaged, loose,
and missing parts before
set up and starting. if any
problems are found, do not use
equipment until fixed properly.
Before starting, first familiarize
yourself with proper shut down
and emergency shut down
procedures.
Checking and filling Engine oil
CAuTion!
Your Warranty is VOID if the
engine’s crankcase is not properly
filled with oil before each use. Before
each use, check the oil level. Do not
run the engine with low or no engine
oil. Running the engine with no or
low engine oil WILL permanently
damage the engine.
Check the oil
level with the engine stopped and
in a level position.
Wipe dipstick exterior with a clean
1.
cloth. Remove the dipstick and wipe
it off with a clean rag. Pour engine oil
into the oil fill hole until the level of oil
is even with the bottom edge of the
oil fill hole (if you cannot see the oil
through the oil fill hole, then the oil is
too low and more oil must be added).
Reinsert the dipstick into the oil
2.
filler neck, but do not screw in; then
remove it to check the oil level. The
oil level should reach the upper limit
(H) mark on the dipstick (bottom edge
of the oil fill hole).
If the oil level is not to the upper limit
3.
mark (bottom edge of the oil fill hole),
add the appropriate type of oil until
the oil level reaches the upper limit
mark.
This GEnERAToR hAs An AuTo-shuTDoWn
oil sEnsoR. if EnGinE sTops oR Will
noT sTART, ChECK oil lEvEl.
Engine Oil SAE 10W-30 above 32°F
SAE 5W-30 at 32°F or below
Replace the Oil Dipstick.
4.
The Oil Sensor will automatically
shut down the engine before the oil
level falls below the safe/low limit.
To avoid nuisance tripping of the
Oil Sensor and damage to property,
check that the oil level is at the
