Use and Care Guide

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Engine Oil
Check the oil level before each use. Refer to the
Engine Oil Level - Check procedure in this
manual.
F
uel
1. Check the fuel level gauge (1).
2. If the fuel level is low, remove fuel cap
(2).
3. Check the strainer. If the strainer is
dirty, clean the strainer. Refer to Fuel
Tank Cap and Strainer – Clean for
instructions.
4. Add fuel. The use of a fuel stabilizer is
highly recommended as the unit may
sit for long periods of time before
needed.
5. Install the fuel cap after fueling.
To avoid personal injury always use caution
when you are adding fuel:
• Fuel the generator in a well-ventilated
a
rea.
• Always stop the engine before fueling.
• Allow the engine to cool before fueling.
• Do not smoke while you are fueling the
generator.
• Do not fuel the generator near open
fl
ames or sparks.
• Do not fill the fuel tank above the full line
(3).
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with
skin.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of fuel vapor.
To avoid damaging the generator:
• Use unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating greater than or equal to 90.
• Do not mix oil with the gasoline.
• Do not use gasoline with greater than
10% ethanol content.
• Do not use old gasoline.
• Avoid getting dirt or water into the fuel
tank.
Walk-Around Inspection
P
erform the Walk-Around Inspection before
each use as described later in this manual.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Electric Start
1
. Isolate the generator from the utility.
2. Unplug any electrical devices from the
receptacles.
3. Turn the fuel switch to the on “I”
position.
4. Turn the AC circuit breakers to the off
“0” position.
5. If the engine is cold, pull out the choke
knob.
6. Turn the generator switch to the start
position “ ” and hold it there until the
engine starts.
NOTE: Do not hold the generator switch in the
start position “ ” for more than 5 seconds.
Holding the generator switch in the start position
“ ” for more than 5 seconds will damage the
starter. If the engine fails to start, wait 10
seconds before trying again.
7. After starting the engine, immediately
release the generator switch so the
switch can automatically return to the
on “I” position.
8. After the engine has warmed, push the
choke knob in.
9. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the on "I"
position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Disconnect the generator / unplug all
electrical devices.
2. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the off “0”
position.
3. Turn the generator switch to the off “0”
position.
4. Turn the fuel switch to the off “0”
position.
NOTE: To stop the engine in an emergency, turn
the generator switch to the off “0” position.
NOTE: Turn the generator switch to the off “0”
position when not in use to avoid battery drain.
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