Manual

OPERATION
NOTE: Use of multi-viscosity oils above 40OF (4cC) will
result in high oil consumption andpossibtemenginedamage.
Use 5W-30 when Operating the generator in weather below.
32q =.....
NOTE: W1_en adding oil to the engine .crankcase in the
future, use only high qualitydetergent oil rated +with AP!.
service classification SF, SG, or SH, ratedSAE ;30 weight.
Select the oil's viscosity grade :according to your expected
operating temperature,
Althoughmulti-viscosity:oils (5W30) improve starting in-
cold weather, these mullJ+viscosity oils _1t result in in-
colder " 3,20 ' warmer
5W30 ! SAE30
creased oil consumption when used above 32 ° F, Check
your engine oil level more frequendy to avoid possible
damage fTom runnign low on oil, Oil sump capacity is 21
ounces (,62 Liters or 1-1/4 U.S+ pin++s).
Add Gasoline:
• Fill fuel tank _th clean, fresh, UNLEADED gasoline,
Leaded regular grade gasoline may also be used. DO
NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE, DO NOT MIX OIL
WTH GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL NOTTO OVERFILL
FUEL TANK. Allow about 1/4-inch of tank space for
expansion.
IMPORTANT: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO-
HOL+BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL) CANAT+
TRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION
AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN
ENGINE WHILE 1N STORAGE. TO AVOID ENGINE
PROBLEMS WHEN USING GASOHOL, EMPTY THE
FUEL SYSTEM BEFORE STORAGE PERIODS OF 30
DAYS OR LONGER. DRAIN THE GAS TANK, START
THE ENGINE AND LETtT RUN UNTIL THE FUEL LINES
AND CARBURETOR ARE EMPTY, USE FRESH FUEL
NEXT SEASON. SEE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NEVER USE ENGINE OR
CARBURETOR CLEANER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL
TANK OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
NOTE: DO NOTUSE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHA-
NOL (WOOD ALCOHOL), You can use gasolines contain-
ing 10% ethanol or grain alcohol. See STORAGE IN-
STRUCTIONS for more informalJon.
TO START THE ENGINE
Unplug all electrical loads from generator receptacles be-
fore starting the engine. Never start or stop engine v_th
electrical devices plugged into panel receptacles and
turned on.
* Move engine convol lever to '*START" position (Fig+4).
- Press the primer bulb three times. Wait 2:seconds
each time you press the primer..
NOTE_ The primer may beneeded to restarta-vvarmengine
after a_Sho_'shutd0wn: _
o Grasp star_er grip and pull slo_y until you feel some
-. resistance. Let rope.retum $1ovvly,_,Then pull cord out
with rapid full;arm stroke. Let rope return slov_y. Do not
let rope "snap back" against starter, +.
FIG. 4 FIG: $
120-VOLT CORDSETS
Use only high quality, wall-insulated, exl_nsion cords _th
the generator's 120-volt"duplex" type electrical receptacles
(Fig. 6), Checkthe ratings of all ex_nsion cords before you
use them. Extension cord sets used should be rated 125
volts at 20 a-c amps or greaterfor most electrical devices,
Some devices, however, may not require 1his type of ex-
tension cord. Check the owner's manuals of those devices
for the manufacturer's recommendations.
Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably less
than 15 feet long to prevent voltage drop and possible
overhea_ng of wires.
FIG. 6
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS
- Use this generator to operate 120 volt, single phase,
60 Hz, a-c lighlJng,appliance, tool and motor loads.
- DO NOT connect 240 volts.to 120 volts duplex outlets.
• DO NOT connect any 3-phase loads to-panel recepta-
cles.
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DO NOT connect any 50 Hz loads to.the generator.
Add up rated watts of aft lights, +toot,+appliance and
motor loads,you are powering at:one time. This total
should NOT be greater than (a) generator's rated watt-
age capacity, or (b) circuit breaker rating of the recap-
tacle supplying powar. See 'l_on'tOverload_the Gen-
erator" on Page 6,
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