Use and Care Manual

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Operation (cont’d)
Powering12VoltDCtoolsandEquipment:
1.Priortopoweringtoolsandequipment,makesurethegenerator’sratedvoltage,andamperage
capacity(12V DC)isadequatetosupplyallelectricalloadsthattheunitwillpower.Ifpowering
exceeds the generator’s capacity, it may be necessary to group one or more of the tools and/or
equipment for connection to a separate generator.
2.Connectthepowercordof a 12VDCpoweredtoolorequipmenttotheDCTerminals.
CAUTION:MAKESURETOCONNECTTHEPOSITIVE(+)LEADOFTHE
POWERCORDTOTHEPOSITIVE(+)TERMINALONTHEGENERATOR,
ANDCONNECTTHENEGATIVE (-)LEADOFTHEPOWERCORDTOTHE
NEGATIVE (-)TERMINALONTHEGENERATOR.
THE 12V DC IS FOR BATTERY CHARGING ONLY.
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Spark Plug Service
In order to service the spark plug, you will need a spark plug wrench (commercially available).
Recommended spark plugs: NHSP LD F7TC or NGKBPRGES but we recommend our OEM spark
plug. To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of
deposits.
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base.
3. Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug.
4. Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the insulator is cracked or chipped. Clean the spark
plugwith a wirebrushifitistobereused.
5. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge.
(Correct as necessary by carefully bending the side electrode.)
The gap should be : 0.70-0.80 mm (0.028-0.031in)
6. Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition.
7.Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwith a sparkpluginbyhandtopreventcross-threading.
8. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer.
NOTE:THESPARKPLUGMUSTBESECURELYTIGHTENED.ANIMPROPERLY
TIGHTENED SPARK PLUG CAN BECOME VERY HOT AND COULD DAMAGE THE
ENGINE. NEVER USE SPARK PLUGS WHICH HAVE AN IMPROPER HEAT RANGE.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUS OR EQUIVALENT.
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Inspection, Cleaning, and
Maintenance
WARNING! ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE ENGINE POWER SWITCH (2) IS IN ITS
“OFF” POSITION. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE ENGINE.
AND ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR THE ENGINE AND GENERATOR TO
COMPLETELY COOL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY INSPECTIONS,
MAINTENANCE, OR CLEANING.
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Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning
The sediment cup prevents dirt or water which may be in the fuel tank from entering the carburetor.
If the engine has not been run for a long time, the sediment cup should be cleaned.
1. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Remove the sedement cup, and O-ring.
2. Clean the sediment cup, and O-ring, in nonflammable or high flash point solvent.
3. Reinstall O-ring, and sediment cup.
4. Turn the fuel valve ON and check for leaks.
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