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 ........................... 2
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 3
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 4
Know Your Generator ..................... 5
Emissions Information ..................... 5
Add Engine Oil ................................ 7
Fuel ................................................. 7
Section 3 Operation ...................... 8
Operation and Use Questions ......... 8
Before Starting Engine .................... 8
Prepare Generator for Use .............. 8
Know Generator Limits .................... 8
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit ...... 9
Using the FlexPower™ Switch ........ 9
Starting Pull Start Engines .............. 9
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 10
Using the 12 VDC Battery Charger 10
WARNING
California Proposition 65. Engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.
WARNING
California Proposition 65. This product contains or
emits chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................11
Maintenance Recommendations ...11
Maintenance Schedule ..................11
Preventive Maintenance ...............11
Engine Maintenance ......................11
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 12
Replace Fuel Filter ........................13
Storage ..........................................13
Troubleshooting .............................15
Notes .............................................16
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