18 — English
MAINTENANCE
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission con-
trol devices and systems may be performed by any qualified
repair establishment or individual with original or equivalent
parts. Warranty and recall repairs must be performed by an
authorized service center; please contact customer service
for assistance.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from
spark plug. Allow 30 minutes of cool down time before
performing any maintenance. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only recommended or equivalent
replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create
a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
DO NOT tamper with, adjust, or modify the carbon mon-
oxide (CO) sensor module on your generator. Failure to
follow these instructions can cause the monitor to mal-
function which can result in death or serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off
your product and do not expose the product to rain or
wet conditions. Store indoors in a dry area.
Corrosive
liquids, water, and chemicals can enter the product’s
electronic components and/or battery compartment and
damage electronic components and/or the battery pack,
which can result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire,
and serious personal injury. Remove any buildup of dirt
and debris by wiping the product clean with a dry cloth
occasionally.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts,
caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and
do not operate this product until all missing or damaged
parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or
a qualifed service center for assistance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Keep the generator in a clean and dry environment where it
is not exposed to dust, dirt, moisture, or corrosive vapors.
Do not allow the cooling air slots in the generator to become
clogged with foreign material such as leaves, etc.
Do not use a garden hose to clean the generator. Water
entering the fuel system or other internal parts of the unit can
cause problems that will decrease the life of the generator.
To clean the unit:
Use a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner to loosen
and remove dirt and debris.
Clean air vents with low pressure air that does not exceed
25 psi.
Wipe the exterior surfaces of the generator with a damp
cloth.
OPERATION
MOVING THE GENERATOR
See Figure 10.
Place the EASY START dial in the OFF/STORAGE position.
In the OFF/STORAGE position, the fuel valve will be closed
and prevent any gas flow.
Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time before storing the
machine. Make sure engine and exhaust of unit are cool.
Pull the retractable handle out or carry by the carry handles.
Facing the front of the generator, grasp the folding handle
firmly with one hand.
Lift the generator toward you until it balances on the
wheels.
Turn around and pull the unit along behind you to the
desired location.
Lower the generator until it sits securely on a flat surface.
