Operating Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY .............................1
Introduction .............................................................. 1
Safety Rules ............................................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ................................... 1
Carbon Monoxide Hazards and Meanings
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Electrical Hazards ...................................................... 2
Exhaust and Location Hazards ................................... 2
Fire Hazards ............................................................... 2
Service/General Hazards ............................................ 2
Standards Index ......................................................... 3
Accessories ................................................................ 3
Register Online .......................................................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION AND SETUP .................4
Know Your Generator ................................................ 4
Emissions ................................................................... 5
Outlets ....................................................................... 6
Start Dial (OFF/RUN/CHOKE) ...................................... 6
USB Outlets ................................................................ 6
Generator Status Lights ............................................. 6
Circuit Breakers .......................................................... 6
CO Detection .............................................................. 7
Remove Contents from Carton ................................... 8
Add Engine Oil ........................................................... 8
Fuel ........................................................................... 9
OPERATION ..................................................10
Operation and Use Questions ....................................10
Before Starting Engine .............................................10
Prepare Generator for Use ........................................10
Grounding Generator When In Use ...........................10
Know Generator Limits .............................................10
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit ..............................11
Starting Pull Start Engines ........................................11
Generator Shut Down ...............................................12
Starting Hot Engines .................................................12
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...............................12
Parallel Operation .....................................................12
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..........13
Maintenance ............................................................13
Maintenance Schedule .............................................13
Preventive Maintenance ...........................................13
Engine Maintenanc
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Storage .....................................................................16
Troubleshooting .......................................................17
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