PRE-OPERATION SAFETY & INSPECTION PROCEDURES
REFUELING:
DANGER - GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC. DO NOT
OVERFILL THE FUEL TANK. TIGHTEN FUEL CAP ONCE YOU HAVE
REFILLED THE MACHINE.
1.
Remove the fuel tank cap and add at least 87 octane gasoline.
ATTENTION - IF YOU SPILL FUEL WHILE REFILLING THE UNIT, BE
SURE TO WIPE UP AND EXCESS FUEL THAT MAY HAVE SPILLED.
ONLY USE UNLEADED GASOLINE TO FILL THIS UNIT. USING LEADED
GASOLINE WILL SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE INTERNALS OF THE
ENGINE.
OIL:
THIS GENERATOR IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE. FILL
YOUR UNIT WITH THE PROVIDED OIL PRIOR TO FIRST USE.
1. Place the generator on to a flat surface.
2. Loosen bolts and remove the left side cover.
3. Unscrew the oil dipstick and fill the unit with oil.
4. Reassemble the left cover and tighten the bolts.
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION:
Prior to each use of your unit, ensure you perform these checks to prevent
any potential failures.
component
Fuel
Oil
Abnormal
conditions
during
operation.
Battery
LOW TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS:
Starting your generator in cold climates (-5ºC (23ºF) to -20ºC (-4ºF)) may be difficult. To help
alleviate this issue, you can press the priming pump on the inside of the generator, which will help by
forcing fuel into the engines combustion chamber.
If you plan on using this unit in colder climates, it is recommended to use SAE-0W30 oil.
check
Ensure your unit has fuel in it.
Check your oil levels.
Check for any oil leaks.
Check operating condition of the
generator.
Check if the battery is charged.
solutions
Fill your unit with fuel if necessary.
Add oil if necessary.
Contact a service center for help.
Contact a service center for help.
See the "battery charging" page.
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