Operating Guide

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Remove Contents from Carton
1. Open carton completely by cutting each corner
from top to bottom.
2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to assem-
bly. Carton contents should contain the following:
Item Qty.
Inverter generator 1
Instruction manual 1
Engine oil 1
Oil funnel 1
Tool kit 1
Product registration card 3
Service warranty 1
Emissions warranty 1
Accessories
3. Call Customer Service at 1-888-331-4569 with the
unit model and serial number for any missing car-
ton contents.
4. Record model, serial number, and date of purchase
on front cover of this manual.
Add Engine Oil
CAUTION: Engine damage. Verify proper type and
quantity of engine oil prior to starting the engine.
Failure to do so could result in engine damage.
(000135)
NOTE: The generator is shipped without oil in the engine.
Add oil slowly and verify oil level often during filling pro-
cess to prevent overfilling.
See Fig. I and Fig. J.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Remove screws and side cover.
3. Verify oil fill area is clean.
4. Remove oil fill cap/oil dipstick and wipe oil dipstick
clean.
5. Insert funnel into oil fill opening. Add recom-
mended engine oil as necessary. Climate deter-
mines required engine oil viscosity. See chart below
to select correct viscosity.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for engine
break-in before using synthetic oil.
Fig. I
000115
6. Remove funnel and insert oil dipstick into oil filler
neck. Do not screw in.
Fig. J
001792
7. Remove oil dipstick and verify oil level is within safe
operating range.
NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling process to prevent
overfilling.
8. Install oil fill cap/oil dipstick and hand-tighten.
9. Install side cover and screws.
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399