Use and Care Manual

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7 of 16 Rev. 1/2010
Heavy Duty Power Equipment
4550 Pro, 5650, 6500(EL), 7550 Pro
Required Tools (not supplied)
1. Adjustable wrench or a socket
wrench with a 8 mm socket.
Approximate assembly time is 5
minutes.
Supplied with your generator:
1. Two(2) foot assemblies with two
(2) 8 mm nuts.
2. Two (2) wheel axle assemblies.
Wheel Kit Assembly
Commissioning the Battery
WARNING
Lead acid storage batteries contain sulfuric acid which can
cause serious injuries. The battery also gives off explosive
gases. Keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide
adequate ventilation when charging or using batteries. Bat-
tery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds. Avoid spills of electrolyte and wash
hands thoroughly after handling.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling and installing
lead acid batteries.
If you get electrolyte in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean
water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. Keep out of
reach of children.
Battery Maintenance:
Routine maintenance is essential to keep the battery in good
condition and maximize its service life.
1. Keep the terminals and connections free from corrosion
and coat with petroleum jelly or grease to reduce corrosion
from occurring.
2. If the generator sits idle for more than two (2) months, it is
best to recharge the battery to ensure it is fully charged
when you need it and to increase battery life.
The battery is an optional feature. The battery is used to
start a generator equipped with an electric starter. Not all
generators are sold with batteries. Please verify with your
retailer if you believe the battery is missing.
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE, THE
BATTERY WAS SHIPPED SEALED AND
PRE-CHARGED.
The battery is ready to be connected to the generator.
To connect the battery, use an adjustable wrench or 8 mm
socket to secure the black wire to the positive terminal and
the negative terminal.
Pre-assembled wheel /
axle assembly.
Two pre-assembled, retractable, handle bars, one
on each side of the generator frame. Twist to
lock / unlock. Pull or push to extend / retract.
Insert each axle and tighten the
bolt to secure in place using an
adjustable wrench or 8 mm
socket.
Insert each foot assembly through
holes in the frame. Tighten nut with
adjustable wrench or 8 mm socket.
Step
1
Step
2
Note: A spark arrestor was supplied with your generator and must be installed for use within the State of California. See supplemental instructions.
Additional equipment required to safely operate this generator:
1. Gas can.
2. Unleaded gasoline.
3. SAE 10W30 & 14HP oil (a little more than 1 quart for DEK 11hp, 13hp and 14hp engines, a little less than 1 quart is required for DEK’s
smaller engines).
4. An oil fill funnel.
5. Gasoline fuel stabilizer (for storing your generator). 120V and/or 240V extension cords.
6. An adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket for oil changes.