Use and Care Manual

15 — English
OPERATION
 Lift the generator toward you until it balances on the
wheels.
 Turn around and pull the unit along behind you to the
desired location.
 Lower the generator until it sits securely on a flat surface.
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
Your engine is configured for operation below 2000 feet
altitude at the factory. Your engine must be reconfigured for
operation above 2000 feet altitude. Operating the engine
with the wrong engine configuration at a given altitude may
increase its emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade per-
formance and cause irreversible damage. Engines configured
for high altitude operation cannot be operated in standard
altitude conditions. A qualified service center should ensure
that your engine is properly configured for your location.
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission con-
trol devices and systems may be performed by any qualified
repair establishment or individual with original or equivalent
parts. Warranty and recall repairs must be performed by an
authorized service center; please contact customer service
for assistance.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut
off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect
spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Allow
30 minutes of cool down time before performing any
maintenance. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only recommended or equivalent
replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create
a hazard or cause product damage.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts,
caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and
do not operate this product until all missing or damaged
parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or
a qualifed service center for assistance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Keep the generator in a clean and dry environment where it
is not exposed to dust, dirt, moisture, or corrosive vapors.
Do not allow the cooling air slots in the generator to become
clogged with foreign material such as leaves, etc.
Do not use a garden hose to clean the generator. Water
entering the fuel system or other internal parts of the unit can
cause problems that will decrease the life of the generator.
To clean the unit:
 Use a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner to loosen
and remove dirt and debris.
 Clean air vents with low pressure air that does not exceed
25 psi.
 Wipe the exterior surfaces of the generator with a damp cloth.
CHECKING/CLEANING AIR FILTER
See Figures 10 - 11.
For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.
 Loosen the knob on the side of the engine cover. Remove
cover and set aside.
 Loosen the screw in the center of the air filter cover.
Remove the cover and set aside.
 Remove the air filter.
 Wash the air filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse and
squeeze to dry.
 Reinstall the air filter.
NOTE: Make sure the filter is seated properly inside the
generator. Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dirt to
enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
 Reinstall the air filter cover. Tighten screw to secure.
 Reinstall the engine cover. Tighten screws to secure.
CHANGING ENGINE LUBRICANT
See Figure 12.
For best performance, engine lubricant should be changed
after every 100 hours or 6 months of operation.
 Loosen the knob at the side of the engine cover. Remove
cover and set aside.
 Loosen the two screws and remove the oil drain cover.
 Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
 Tilt the generator to the side and allow lubricant to drain
from the oil fill hole into an approved container.
MAINTENANCE