Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1
Introduction ..................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1
Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2
Electrical Hazards ........................... 3
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 3
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 5
Know Your Generator ..................... 6
Emissions ........................................ 6
Hour Meter ...................................... 7
Connection Plugs ............................ 7
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 8
Assembly ......................................... 8
Add Engine Oil ................................ 9
Fuel ................................................. 9
Section 3 Operation .................... 10
Operation and Use Questions ....... 10
Before Starting Engine .................. 10
Prepare Generator for Use ............ 10
Grounding the Generator When Used
as a Portable ................................. 10
Know Generator Limits .................. 11
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 11
Starting Pull Start Engines ............ 12
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 12
WARNING
CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................13
Maintenance ..................................13
Maintenance Schedule ..................13
Preventive Maintenance ................13
Engine Maintenance ......................13
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrestor 15
Valve Clearance ............................15
Storage ..........................................16
Troubleshooting .............................17
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