& WARNING: Failure
to
properly
ground
the generator can result in electrocution.
Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut against a grounding wire (see figure 5).
A generally acceptable grounding wire is a No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded
copper wire. This grounding wire should
be
connected at the other end to a copper
or
brass-grounding rod that is driven into
the.
end. Grounding codes can vary by location. Please
contact a local electrician to check the grounding regulations for your area.
Grounding
----
Wing Nut
Figure 5 - Attaching the
Grounding
Wire
to
the Generator
Subsequent
Use
of
the
Generator
If
this
is
not your first time using the generator
there
are
still
steps
you
should
take
to
prepare it for
operation.
IMPORTANT:
At
this
point
you
should
be
familiar
with
the procedures described in
the
first
portion
of
this
section
entitled"
Using the Generator
for
the
First
Time."
If
you
have
not
yet
read
this
section,
go
back and read
it
now.
Step 1-
Check
the
oil
The generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from damage due to low oil.
Nonetheless, you should check the oil level of the engine before each use to ensure that the
engine crankcase has a sufficient amount.
To
check the oil level:
1.
Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
2.
Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap.
3.
With a dry cloth, wipe the oil off of the stick on the inside of the cap.
4.
Insert the dipstick as if you were replacing the cap and then remove again. There
should now be oil on the stick. If there is no oil
Ion
the stick, or oil only at the very end
of
the stick, you should add oil until the engine crankcase is filled (see "Adding Oir'
portion
of
the "Maintenance" section).
5.
Be sure to replace cap when finished checking oil.
NOTE: The oil capacity for your generator
can
be
found
in
the "Specifications" section of this
manual.
Step 2 -
Check
the Gas
Level
Before starting the generator, check to see that there is sufficient gasoline
in
the gas tank. The fuel
gauge on top
of
the generator will indicate the gas level
in
the tank. Add gas if necessary according to
the steps in the "Adding Gasoline" portion
of
the "Maintenance" section.
& WARNING: Gasoline and gasoline fumes arc
highly
flammable.
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