Use and Care Guide
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Table of Contents
Consumer Arbitration Clause .................................................................................................. 2
California Proposition 65 Warning ............................................................................................ 2
SAFETY MESSAGES ................................................................................................................ 5
Additional Messages .............................................................................................................. 6
Special Requirements ............................................................................................................. 6
ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................ 7
Feet Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 7
Wheel Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 7
Battery Connection (If equipped) ............................................................................................ 7
Oil ........................................................................................................................................... 7
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................... 8
RP3600 & RP5500 ................................................................................................................. 8
RP6500 E & RP7500 E .......................................................................................................... 8
Engine Type & Serial Number ................................................................................................. 9
CONTROLS ..............................................................................................................................10
Display ..................................................................................................................................10
Generator Switch ...................................................................................................................10
Fuel Switch ............................................................................................................................10
Choke ....................................................................................................................................10
Recoil Starter .........................................................................................................................10
AC Circuit Breaker .................................................................................................................11
CSA Circuit Breaker (If equipped) ..........................................................................................11
Low Oil Level Shutdown ........................................................................................................11
120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex .....................................................................................................11
120/240 VAC, 30 Amp, Locking .............................................................................................11
RV Receptacle ......................................................................................................................11
GENERATOR OPERATION ......................................................................................................12
Optimal Generator Operating Conditions ...............................................................................12
Connection to Household Power Supply ................................................................................12
Generator Grounding .............................................................................................................12
AC Usage ..............................................................................................................................12
High Altitude Kits ...................................................................................................................12
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ..................................................................................................12
Engine Oil ..............................................................................................................................12
Fuel .......................................................................................................................................13
Walk-Around Inspection ........................................................................................................13
STARTING THE ENGINE .........................................................................................................13