Operating Guide

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GEN4000DF Portable Dual Fuel Generator

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS .............................................................................................. 4

PACKAGE CONTENTS

PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................... 9

COMPONENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE ................................................................................................................... 11

Using This Generator For The First Time .............................................................................................................. 11

Step 1 – Add Oil ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Step 2 – Add Gasoline .................................................................................................................................. 12

Step 3 – Ground The Generator ................................................................................................................... 12

Subsequent Use Of This Generator ...................................................................................................................... 13

Step 1 – Verify Oil Level ............................................................................................................................... 13

Step 2 – Verify Gas Level ............................................................................................................................. 13

Step 3 – Ground The Generator ................................................................................................................... 14

STARTING THE GENERATOR ....................................................................................................................................... 15

USING THE GENERATOR .............................................................................................................................................. 16

AC Usage .............................................................................................................................................................. 16

DC Usage .............................................................................................................................................................. 17

STOPPING THE GENERATOR ....................................................................................................................................... 17

MAINTENANCE/CARE .................................................................................................................................................... 18

Recommended Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................................................ 18

Cleaning The Generator ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Checking The Oil Level ......................................................................................................................................... 19

Changing/Adding Oil ............................................................................................................................................. 19

Air Filter Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 20

Changing Fuel Line ............................................................................................................................................... 20

Spark Plug Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 20

Emptying The Fuel Tank ....................................................................................................................................... 20

STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................... 21

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

PARTS DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................................................ 24

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY ................................................................................................................ 31