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10. GLOSSARY
AC socket – The receptacle for the device plug used for AC application.
Air filter – It removes dust from engine intake air.
Carburetor – A device used to properly mix fuel and air in the correct proportions and delivering the mixture
into the engine's combustion chamber.
Choke rocker – It is used to provide proper starting mixture when the engine is cold. The choke lever must be
pulled out to ON position when starting a cold engine.
DC breaker switch – It protects DC circuits from being damaged due to overload or short circuit by stopping
the flow of electricity between the generator and device.
DC socket – The receptacle used for charging a 12V battery.
Dipstick – It seals off the engine oil fill hole and is used for indicating the engine oil level.
Drain plug – A plug that can be removed to allow the fluid contents of the engine to be drained off.
ECON switch – It is used for automatically reducing engine speed when all loads are turned off or discon-
nected. If high electrical loads are connected simultaneously, turn the ECON switch to OFF position to
reduce voltage changes. When using the DC output, turn the ECON switch to OFF position.
ON position: To minimize fuel consumption and further reduce noise levels when no load is applied.
OFF position: The ECON system does not operate.
Fuel switch – It controls the flow of fuel from fuel tank to carburetor.
Ground terminal – Connects generator to ground wire for grounding protection.
Oil indicator light – Before the oil level falls below a safe limit, the Oil Indicator light (red) will go ON and the
Oil Alert system will automatically stop the engine.
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