CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ............................................................................................ 1
Safety Messages ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Location of Important Labels ........................................................................................................................... 3
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................ 5
Package Checklist ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Record Generator Information ......................................................................................................................... 5
Grounding the Generator ................................................................................................................................. 6
Using Generator for Back-up Power ............................................................................................................... 6
COMPONENTS.................................................................................................................... 7
Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Front and Back View ........................................................................................................................................ 8
OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 10
Generator Location ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Preparing for Operation ................................................................................................................................. 10
Starting Generator ......................................................................................................................................... 11
AC Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Stopping Generator ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Low Oil Protection ......................................................................................................................................... 13
High-Altitude Operation ................................................................................................................................. 13
Powering Appliances ..................................................................................................................................... 14
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................. 16
Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................................................................. 16
Engine Oil ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Engine Fuel .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Cleaning Fuel Strainer.................................................................................................................................... 21
Air Filter Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 22
Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen .................................................................................................................... 23
Spark Plug Service ........................................................................................................................................ 24
Transporting Generator .................................................................................................................................. 25
Storing Generator .......................................................................................................................................... 25
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................... 26
INDEX ................................................................................................................................ 27
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