12- ENG
D25572
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Read this General Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator.
Compare the illustration in your parts manual with your generator to familiarize yourself with
the location of various controls and adjustments. Save all manuals for future references.
GENERATOR CAPACITY
IMPORTANT:
Exceeding the rated capacity of your generator can result in serious damage
to your generator and connected electrical devices. See the
Wattage Calculation
section in
this manual to assist you in determining the appliances and tools that can be run with the
wattage capacity of your generator.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Each receptacle has a circuit breaker to protect the generator from overloading. If the circuit
breaker trips, unplug all electrical loads from the generator. Let the circuit breaker cool
down. Push circuit breaker button to reset.
LOW OIL SHUTDOWN (IF EQUIPPED)
Your generator engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutdown. Low Oil Shutdown is a safety
device designed to protect your engine from damage in the event the oil level in the
crankcase is low.
If while the engine is running, the oil gets low, it will automatically shut itself down and will
not restart until the oil is added. If the oil is low before start-up, the generator will not start
until oil is added.
NOTE:
The Low Oil Shutdown mechanism is very sensitive. You must fill the engine to the
full mark on the dipstick to inactivate this safety device.
BEFORE START UP
This generator has been shipped from the factory without oil in the
crankcase. Operating the unit without oil can damage the engine.
Always check engine oil level before every start. Running engine low
of oil or out of oil could result in serious damage to the engine.
Follow the steps listed below before starting generator:
1.
Check engine oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for correct grade and quantity
of oil.
2.
Check fuel level, fill as required. Make sure generator is turned off and has been allowed
time to cool down. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2" below the bottom of
the filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel
spillage from engine and equipment before starting engine.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is
running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated areas, en-
gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly
gas.
3.
Make sure generator is grounded in accordance with local requirements.
4.
All electrical loads
MUST
be disconnected.
5.
(if equipped)
Idle control switch must be in the OFF position.
