Product Manual
After completing the above preparation, the generator is ready to be started.
Step 2 - ADD/CHECK GASOLINE
Use fresh (within 30 days from purchase), lead-free gasoline with a
minimum of 87 octane rating. The capacity of the fuel tank is 1.6
gallons. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
To add gasoline, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the generator is on a level surface and in a well ven-
tilated area.
2. Unscrew the fuel cap and set it aside (Fig. 4). NOTE: The fuel
cap may be tight and hard to unscrew.
3. Slowly add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank. Be careful not to
WARNING: Failure to properly ground the gen-
erator increases your risk of electric shock.
overfill. The capacity of the fuel tank is 1.6 gallons. NOTE: Do
not fill the fuel tank to the very top. Leave sufficient room in the
tank for gasoline to expand.
4. Reinstall fuel cap and wipe clean any spilled gasoline with a dry
cloth.
To check the fuel level:
Check the fuel gauge on the top of the gas tank (Fig. 5). The red
arrow indicates the amount of fuel left in the gas tank. “E” indi-
cates Empty and “F” indicates Full. Add fuel when fuel level is
low.
STEP 3 - GROUND THE GENERATOR
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Grounding Nut
IMPORTANT:
• Use only UNLEADED gasoline.
• Never use an oil/gasoline mixture.
• Never use old gasoline.
• Avoid getting dirt or water into the fuel
tank.
• Never store generator for extended
periods of time with fuel in the tank.
GENERATOR PREPARATION
WARNING: Keep generator away from open flame. This generator may emit highly flam-
mable and explosive gasoline vapors, which can cause severe burns or even death if ignited.
A nearby open flame can lead to explosion even if not directly in contact with gasoline.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
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Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut on the
front control panel against a grounding wire (Fig. 3). A generally
acceptable grounding wire is a No. 12 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire. This grounding wire should be
connected at the other end to a copper, brass, or steel-grounding
rod that is driven into the earth. Wire and grounding rods are
not included with the generator.
Grounding codes can vary by location. Contact a local electrician
to check the area codes.