Use and Care Manual

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REV 46596-20120801 8

46596 ENGLISH

ASSEMBLY

Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships

from our factory without oil. It must be properly serviced

with fuel and oil before operation.

If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your

generator, call our help line at 1-877-338-0999. Please

have your serial number and model number available.

Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton

1. Set the shipping carton on a solid, ﬂat surface.

2. Remove everything from the carton except the

generator.

3. Carefully cut each corner of the box from top to

bottom. Fold each side ﬂat on the ground to provide a

surface area to install the wheel kit and support leg.

Failure to install the spark arrester may result in an

increased risk of ﬁre.

CAUTION

Install the Spark Arrester

1. Insert the spark arrester screen into the mufﬂer outlet.

2. Secure the spark arrester by placing the cover plate

over the end of the screen, with the lettering facing

outward.

3. Secure the cover plate with the two screws and lock

washers provided with the spark arrester kit.

Federal and local laws and administrative

requirements indicate when and where spark

arresters are required. When ordered, spark

arresters are required for operation of this generator

in National Forest lands. In California, this

generator must not be used on any forest- covered

land, brush-covered land, or grass- covered land

unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester.

NOTE

The recommended oil type is 10W-30 automotive

oil.

NOTE

Add Engine Oil

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

failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty.

CAUTION

1. Place the generator on a ﬂat, level surface.

2. Remove oil ﬁll cap/dipstick to add oil.

3. Add up to 0.63 qt. (0.6 L) of oil and replace oil ﬁll cap/dipstick.

4. Check engine oil level daily and add as needed.

The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff and will

stop when the oil level in the crankcase falls below the

threshold level.

CAUTION

Check oil often during the break-in period. Refer to the

Maintenance section for recommended service intervals.

NOTE

The generator rotor has a sealed, pre-lubricated ball

bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life

of the bearing.

NOTE