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
Replacement Hazard Labels ........... 3
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 5
Know Your Generator ..................... 6
Emissions ........................................ 6
Hour Meter ...................................... 7
Connection Plugs ............................ 7
COsense® ...................................... 8
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 9
Assembly ......................................... 9
Battery Cable Connection (electric
start only) ...................................... 10
Add Engine Oil .............................. 10
Fuel ............................................... 11
Section 3 Operation .................... 12
Operation and Use Questions ....... 12
Before Starting Engine .................. 12
Prepare Generator for Use ............ 12
Grounding the Portable Generator 12
Know Generator Limits .................. 13
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 14
Starting Pull Start Engines ............ 14
Starting Electric Start Engines ...... 14
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 15
Charging the Battery (electric start
units only) ...................................... 15
WARNING
CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................16
Maintenance ..................................16
Maintenance Schedule ..................16
Preventive Maintenance ................16
Engine Maintenance ......................16
Battery Replacement (if applicable) 18
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 18
Valve Clearance ............................19
Storage ..........................................19
Troubleshooting .............................20
Wiring Diagram ..............................22
Notes .............................................23
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