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Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1

Introduction ..................................... 1

Safety Rules .................................... 1

Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1

Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2

Electrical Hazards ........................... 3

Fire Hazards .................................... 3

Standards Index .............................. 3

Replacement Hazard Labels ........... 3

Section 2 General Information and

Setup .............................................. 5

Know Your Generator ..................... 6

Emissions ........................................ 6

Hour Meter ...................................... 7

Connection Plugs ............................ 7

COsense® ...................................... 8

Remove Contents from Carton ....... 9

Assembly ....................................... 10

Battery Cable Connection (electric

start only) ...................................... 10

Add Engine Oil .............................. 11

Fuel ............................................... 11

Section 3 Operation .................... 13

Operation and Use Questions ....... 13

Before Starting Engine .................. 13

Prepare Generator for Use ............ 13

Grounding the Generator When Used

as a Portable ................................. 13

Know Generator Limits .................. 14

Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 14

Starting Pull Start Engines ............ 15

Starting Electric Start Engines (if

equipped) ...................................... 15

Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 16

Charging the Battery (electric start

units only) ...................................... 16

Section 4 Maintenance and

Troubleshooting ..........................18

Maintenance ..................................18

Maintenance Schedule ..................18

Preventive Maintenance ................18

Engine Maintenance ......................18

Battery Replacement (if applicable) 20

Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 20

Valve Clearance ............................21

Storage ..........................................21

Troubleshooting .............................22

Notes .............................................24

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