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Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 7
Figure 2-6. Status Indicators
Fuel Sensor and Fuel Gauge
See Figure 2-6. The fuel sensor (5) and gas
gauge (6) indicate fuel remaining in the inter-
nal fuel tank. The Run Time Clock displays the
amount of run time remaining for the current
fuel level and applied load.
NOTE: The run time clock will update if load is
changed to reflect different fuel consumption.
Remove Contents from Carton
1. Open carton completely by cutting each
corner from top to bottom.
2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to
assembly. Carton contents should contain
the following:
TABLE 3. Accessories
3. Call Generac Customer Service 1-888-
GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) with the unit
model and serial number for any missing
carton contents.
4. Record model, serial number, and date of
purchase on front cover of this manual.
Add Engine Oil
NOTE: The generator is shipped without oil.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7. Remove Dipstick
4. Screw funnel into oil fill opening. Add rec-
ommended engine oil. Climate determines
proper engine oil viscosity. See chart to
select correct viscosity.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
.
5. Thread dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level
is checked with dipstick fully installed.
6. See Figure 2-8. Remove dipstick and verify
oil level is within safe operating range.
Figure 2-8. Safe Operating Range
7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
Item Qty.
Main Unit 1
Owner’s Manual 1
Quart Oil SAE 30 1
Oil Funnel 1
Product Registration Card 3
Service Warranty 1
Emissions Warranty 1
000840
1
3
2
4
6
5
7
(000135)
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
000804
SAE 30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
000399
000116