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CAUTION:
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required.
The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention
requirements.
At high altitudes, the engine’s carburetor, governor, and any other parts that control the fuel-air ratio will
need to be adjusted by a qualified mechanic to allow efficient high-altitude use and to prevent damage to
the engine and any other devices used with this product.
This generator is not intended to power sensitive electronic equipment without the addition
of an appropriate line conditioner and surge protector (both not included). Sensitive electronic equipment
includes, but is not limited to, audio/video equipment, some television sets, computers, and printers.
Sensitive electronic equipment should be operated on approved inverter type generators or pure s
ine
wave generators.
Battery Setup Instructions
All Generators can be started using the recoil method. installation of a battery
to operate the
Some models require the
electric start feature. Connect the bat tery to the generator engine:
1. Place a fully charged, lead-acid 12 V battery in the battery
holder on the generator.
2. Bolt in place using the hardware included with the battery.
3. Attach the positive (red) cable connector from the engine
to the Positive Terminalon the battery. Connect cable
securely to prevent disconnection and short circuits.
4. Atta
ch the negative (black) cable connector to the
negative battery terminal.
Grounding
The Generator must be properly grounded before use.
Have the unit grounded by a qualified electrician if you are no t qualified to do so.
To ground the Generator, connect a #6 AWG grounding wire (not included) from the Grounding Terminal on
the Control Panel to a grounding rod (not included) that has been driven at least 24 inches deep into the
earth. The grounding rod must be an earth-driven copper or brass rod (electrode) which can adequately
ground the Generator.
Negative
Connector
Positive
Connector
Hardware
Battery
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