Owners Manual

200991 - 4500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR
ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
Your generator requires some assembly. It must be properly
serviced with fuel and oil before operation.
If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your
generator, call our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999.
Please have your serial number and model number available.
Unpacking
1. Set the shipping carton on a solid, flat surface.
2. Remove everything from the carton except the generator.
3. Using the carrying handles of the unit, carefully remove the
generator from the box (two people lifting is recommended).
Remove Shipping Support Hardware
To protect the generator during shipping, support hardware has
been installed between the engine and frame. This hardware
MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE adding oil or gasoline to the
generator.

NOTICE
DO NOT attempt to run generator without first removing the
shipping support hardware. Damage to the generator as a result
of not removing the hardware will void the warranty.
1. BEFORE filling the engine with oil or gasoline, tip the
generator onto the muffler side. Tip onto the flattened
cardboard box the generator came in or other protective
surface so as to not scratch the enclosure.
2. Remove the four nuts and mounting plates from the bottom
side of the generator using the included 8/10 mm wrench.
Nuts and spacers can be discarded.
3. Tip the generator upright.
Connect the Battery
1. Remove the non recoil side maintenance cover by removing
the two screws with a phillips head screw driver
(included).
2. Push two halves of battery connector together tightly.
Add Engine Oil
 WARNING
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil.
Damage to the generator as a result of failing to follow these
instructions will void your warranty.

NOTICE
The generator rotor has a sealed, pre-lubricated ball bearing
that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.

NOTICE
The recommended oil type for typical use is 10W-30
automotive oil. However, using the listed conventional oils
shown in the “Recommended Engine Oil Type” chart may be
used for typical use including the first 5 hours of the break-in
run time period of the engine.
If running generator in extreme temperatures, refer to the
“Recommended Engine Oil Type” chart.
-20 0 20 40 60
Ambient temperature
Recommended Engine Oil Type
80 100 120
-28.9
°F
°C -17.8 -6.7 4.4 15.6 26.7 37.8 48.9
10W-30
5W-30 Full Synthetic
10W-405W-30