Manual

Operation
USING THE GENERATOR
System Ground
The generator has a system ground that connects the
generator frame components to the ground terminals on
the AC output receptacles.The systemground is connected
to the AC neutral wire (see "Equipment Description",
earlier in this manual).
Special Requirements
There may be Federalor State Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, or
ordinances that apply to the intendeduse of the generator.
Pleaseconsult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector,or
the localagencyhaving jurisdiction.
• In some areas,generators are required to be registered
with localutilitycompanies.
• If the generator isused at a construction site, there may
be additional regulations which must be observed.
Connecting to a Building's Electrical
System
Connections for standby power to a buitding's electrical
system must be made by a qualified electrician.The
connection must isolate the generator power from utility
power, and must comply with all applicable lawsand
electrical codes.
DANGER
When usinggenerator for backup power, notifyutility
company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric utility.
Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in anydamp or
highly conductive area,such as metal decking or steel work.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn
frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
DO NOT operate generator in the rain.
DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing
inwater, while barefoot, or while handsor feet are wet.
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
OPERATING THE
G EN ERATO R
CAUTION
See"Don't Overload Generator" on page 13.
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger
before starting the generator.
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loadsfrom the generator. Follow
start instructionsteps in numerical order:
I. Make sure unitis on a levelsurface.
IMPORTANT: Failureto start and operate uniton a level
surface will causethe unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Follow start instructionsgiven inengineowner's manual
andturn start switch on generator to "Start" position
(Figure 3).To prolong life of starter components, DO
NOT hold starter switch in"Start" position for more
than 15seconds,and pausefor I minute.
NOTE: If engine starts but fails to run, or if unit shuts
down during operation, make sure unit is on a level surface
and check for proper oil levelin crankcase.This unit may be
equipped with a low oil protection device. Seeengine
manual.