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PREPARING THE GENERATORS
Preparing the Generator
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electrocution.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the
unit is properly grounded for your local regulations.
The ground terminal on the frame can be used to connect the generator
to a suitable ground source. The ground path should be made with #8
size wire. Connect the grounding wire securely to the ground terminal.
Connect the other end of the wire securely to a suitable ground source.
A metal underground water pipe in direct contact with the earth for at
least 10 feet can be used as a grounding source. If a pipe is unavail-
able, an 8 foot length of pipe or rod may be used as the ground source.
The pipe should be 3/4" diameter or larger and the outer surface must
be noncorrosive. If a steel or iron rod is used it should be at least 5/8"
diameter and if a nonferrous rod is used it should be at least 1/2" diam-
eter and be listed as material for grounding. Drive the rod or pipe to a
depth of 8'. If a rock bottom is encountered less than 4' down, bury the
rod or pipe in a trench. All electrical tools and appliances operated from
this generator, must be properly grounded by use of a third wire or be
"Double Insulated".
It is recommended to:
1. Use electrical devices with 3 prong power cords.
2. Use an extension cord with a 3 hole receptacle and a 3 prong plug at
the opposite ends to ensure continuity of the ground protection from
the generator to appliance.
We strongly recommend that all applicable regulations relating to ground-
ing specifications be checked and followed.
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PRE-OPERATION
Pre-Operation
ENGINE OIL
Before checking or refilling oil, be sure generator is located on stable and
level surface with engine stopped. This generator uses SAE 10W30 oil.
1. Remove oil dipstick and check the engine oil level.
2. If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with suitable oil to upper
level line. Do not screw in the oil dipstick when checking oil level.
3. Change oil if contaminated.
WARNING
Always check the level of the engine oil prior to starting
the generator.
• Failure to do so could cause the engine to seize if the oil is low or
empty.
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FUELING
WARNING
Explosive Fuel! Gasoline is extremely flammable and its
vapors can explode if ignited.
• DO NOT refuel while smoking or near open flame or other such
potential fire hazards.
• Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well ventilated,
unoccupied buildings and away from sparks or flames.
• DO NOT fill the tank while the engine is hot or running, since spilled
fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from
ignition.
• DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel.
• NEVER use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
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