Product Manual

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Caterpillar: Confidential Green
To avoid personal injury always use caution when
you are adding fuel:
• Fuel the generator in a well-ventilated area.
• Always stop the engine before fueling.
• Always fill with the generator on a level surface.
• Allow the engine to cool before fueling.
• Do not smoke while you are fueling the
generator.
• Do not fuel the generator near open flames or
sparks.
• Do not fill the fuel tank above the full line.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged fuel contact with
skin.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of fuel vapor.
To avoid damaging the generator:
• Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
greater than or equal to 86.
• Do not mix oil with the gasoline.
• Do not use gasoline with greater than 10%
ethanol content.
• Do not use old gasoline.
• Avoid getting dirt or water into the fuel tank.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Recoil Start
1. Isolate the generator from the utility.
2. Unplug any electrical devices from the
receptacles.
3. Turn the generator switch to the choke position.
4. Slowly pull the starter handle until resistance is
felt, then quickly pull the starter handle the rest
of the way. If the engine does not start, repeat
step 4 until the engine does start.
5. After the engine has warmed up, turn the
generator switch to the on “I” position.
Electric Start (If equipped)
1. Isolate the generator from the utility.
2. Unplug any electrical devices from the
receptacles.
3. Turn the generator switch to the choke position.
4. Press the generator start button “ ” until the
engine starts and then immediately release the
generator start button.
NOTE: Do not press the generator start button for
more than 5 seconds as this may damage the starter
motor. If the engine fails to start, wait 10 seconds
before trying again.
5. After the engine has warmed up, turn the
generator switch to the “I” position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Disconnect the generator / unplug all electrical
devices.
2. Turn the generator switch to the off “0” position.
NOTE: To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the
generator switch to the off “0” position.
MAINTENANCE
Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and
instructions are read and understood before any
maintenance procedures are performed.
Use service hours or calendar time, WHICH EVER
OCCURS FIRST, to determine the correct
maintenance intervals.
Stop the engine before servicing. Put the generator
on a level surface and remove the spark plug cap to
prevent the engine from starting. Do not operate the
engine in an unventilated room or other enclosed
area.
When Required:
Fuel Tank Cap and Strainer – Clean
Every Use:
Engine Oil Level – Check
Walk-Around Inspection
First 20 Service Hours or 1 Month:
Engine Oil – Change
Every Month:
Generator – Inspect
Every 50 Service Hours or 3 Months:
Spark Arrester – Inspect/Clean/Replace
Every 100 Service Hours or 6 Months:
Engine Oil – Change
Air Filter – Check
Spark Plug – Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Every 300 Service Hours or 1 Year:
Cylinder Head – Clean
Engine Valve Lash – Check
Every 2 Years:
Fuel Line – Check/Replace if necessary
NOTE: Use only genuine Caterpillar parts.