Manual

GENERATOR QUICK FACTS
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ENGINE Use clean, fresh gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Do not add
GAS gasoline during or immediately after use.
Refer to engine owner's manual for oil recommendations.
ENGINE OIL Most generators are equipped with a low-oil shutdown. If the oil is low or if
the Generator is not level, the engine will not start.
WAn'AGE Make wattage calculations before use. Refer to general operator's manual for
further instructions.
Contact an electrician for any wiring instructions. If wiring into a house, a
WIRING
double-throw transfer switch and a heavy duty cord set must be used.
Use a standard BCI group 51R or similar (12V) battery with 45 A.H. or 210
CCA.
The voltage and frequency are regulated by the rpm's of the engine. Do not
BATTERY adjust the throttle or governor to achieve higher performance. This will only
VOLT alter the factory Pre-set settings and damage anything connected to the
REG. generator.
Be sure a volt/amp surge protector is used when sensitive electronic
equipment is used, such as: televisions, computers, stereos, and etc... The
damage of such equipment without the use of a protector WILL NOT be
covered under warranty.
Do not adjust or attempt maintenance without consulting engine manual or an
ENGINE authorized engine service center.
Add stabilizer to fuel tank and run engine for 5 minutes before storage.
When in long term storage, operate the generator every 60 days for at least 10
STORAGE
minutes with a load on it. This will prevent the loss of residual magnetism that
3roduces the electricity.
Allow the generator to run 5 minutes at no load for the engine and the
genhead to stabilize.
Make sure the adequate size of extension cord is used. Refer to the
OPERATION Grounding Instructions/Extension Cord section of the owners manual.
If the generator is operating equipment that is drawing half of the rated watts
it is considered 50% load. Using all of the rated watts is considered 100%
load.
ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT
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Porter-Cable Corporation
4825 Highway 45 North
EO, Box 2468
Jackson, TN 38302-2468
1-888-559-8550