Operating instructions

Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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Models 5U933A, 5U934A, and 5U935A
Version B - For Reduction G016.J
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• Do not spill fuel. Fuel or fuel vapor
may ignite. If fuel spills, make sure
area is dry before starting engine.
• Never smoke in refueling area. Never
allow open flames or sparks in area.
• Store fuel in approved container.
Store fuel in a well-vented area free
of open flames or sparks.
Use clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. Use
gasoline with octane rating of 86 or
higher. Service station gasoline pumps
should display the octane rating. Using
gasoline with lower octane level could
damage engine. Avoid getting dirt, dust,
or water in fuel tank. Do not mix oil with
gasoline. See engine owner’s manual for
more information.
ENGINE OIL
We ship the generator without oil in the
engine crankcase. You must add oil before
starting engine. See engine owner’s
manual for specific oil type.
CHECKING OIL LEVEL AND ADDING OIL
Follow steps below to check oil level.
Make sure engine is level and stopped.
1. Remove dipstick (See Figures 12 and
13). Wipe dipstick clean.
2. Place dipstick all the way back into tube.
Models 5U933A and 5U934A: Screw
dipstick all the way in. Model 5U935A:
Push dipstick all the way in.
3. Remove dipstick and check oil level.
4. If oil level is low, fill to full indicator mark
on dipstick (See Figures 12 and 13). Do
not overfill. Only use oil recommended in
engine owner’s manual.
VENTILATION
Use only in well-
vented areas. Make
sure area has plenty of free-moving,
fresh, outside air. Never run generator
in an enclosed or confined area. Never
run generator inside occupied building.
Engine exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas. Overexposure
will cause loss of consciousness and
will lead to death.
This generator needs cooling air to run
properly. Never block free-flowing, cooling
air to generator. Overheating will occur
without cooling air. This will damage the
generator. Keep generator at least three
feet away from any object.
GENERATOR GROUNDING
You must properly
earth-ground
generator before starting. This will
help guard against deadly electric
shock. Only use grounded plugs with
generator. Only use grounded exten-
sion cords. Only use three-wire or
double-insulated power tools.
Grounding generator helps prevent electric
shock from a ground fault condition.
Locate ground lug on end of generator
housing (See Figure 14, page 10). Attach a
#10 stranded-copper ground wire to
ground lug. Drive grounding point into
ground. Grounding point can be a stake,
grounding rod, or pipe. Grounding point
should be copper or brass. Attach ground
wire to grounding point. You must supply
the ground wire and grounding point.
They do not come with generator. Follow
the National Electrical Code and all state
and local codes. Consult your power
company or a licensed electrician.
NOTE: If oil level is too low, oil alert
system will shutdown engine and prevent
engine from restarting.
Dipstick
Dipstick
Figure 13 – Checking Oil Level (Models
5U933A and 5U934A)
Oil Level
Indicator
Marks
Dipstick
Figure 12 – Checking Oil Level (Model
5U935A)
Dipstick
Oil Level
Indicator
Marks