Owner`s manual

Ownerʼs Manual

Operation

NOTE: THE PARTS LISTED ABOVE ARE HELPFUL FOR LOCATING THE CONTROLS

MENTIONED BELOW.

CAUTION: PRIOR TO FIRST USING THE GENERATOR, THE ENGINE MUST BE

FILLED WITH A HIGH QUALITY SAE 10W-30 GRADE ENGINE OIL. TO DO SO

UNSCREW AND REMOVE THE ENGINEʼS OIL DIPSTICK LOCATED AT THE

BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE CRANKCASE. FILL THE ENGINEʼS CRANKCASE

UNTIL THE OIL LEVEL IS LEVEL WITH THE UPPER MARKED LINE ON THE DIP

STICK. THEN, SCREW THE DIPSTICK BACK INTO THE OIL FILL HOLE.

Before Starting the Generator

1. Check that the engine power switch is in its “OFF” position (see diagram on next page).

2. Before the first use, remove the fuel tank cap and fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline. When

fueling, be sure that the fuel strainer is in place. Replace the fuel tank cap. Thereafter, check

the engineʼs fuel gauge for the amount of unleaded gasoline in the fuel tank. If necessary, refill

the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline. The generator must be turned off and cooled down before

refilling the fuel tank.

• FUEL VALVE

ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use

4-stroke automotive detergent oil.

SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities

shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in

your area is within the recommended range.

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

-20

-20 0 20 40 60 80 100°F

-10 10 20 30 40°C0

5W-30

10W-30

SAE Viscosity Grades