Operating 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
Unpackaging ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Feet Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 7
Wheel Assembly ............................................................................................................................... 7
Lifting Eye Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 8
Handle Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 8
Battery Connection ........................................................................................................................... 8
Oil ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................. 9
Engine Type & Serial Number ........................................................................................................ 10
CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Display ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Generator Switch ............................................................................................................................ 11
Choke ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Fuel Switch ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Engine Idle Control Switch ............................................................................................................. 11
AC Circuit Breaker .......................................................................................................................... 12
240 VAC Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................................ 12
Low Oil Level Shutdown ................................................................................................................. 12
GENERATOR OPERATION ....................................................................................................................... 12
Optimal Generator Operating Conditions ...................................................................................... 12
Connection to Household Power Supply ....................................................................................... 12
Generator Grounding ...................................................................................................................... 12
AC Usage ........................................................................................................................................ 13
High Altitude Kits ............................................................................................................................. 13
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE .................................................................................................................... 13
Engine Oil ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Fuel .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Walk-Around Inspection ................................................................................................................. 13
STARTING THE ENGINE .......................................................................................................................... 14