CONTENTS
SAFETY
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Safety Label
Locations
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Safety Information
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
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CONTROLS
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Engine Switch
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Recoil Starter
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Fuel Valve Lever
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Choke Rod
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Voltage Selector Switch (Dual Voltage System)
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Ground Terminal
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Oil Alert@ System
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Auto-throttle System
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Circuit Breaker
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Circuit Protector
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
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GENERATOR USE
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Connections to a
Building’s Electrical System
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Ground System
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Special Requirements
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AC Applications
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AC Operation
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AC Receptacle Selection
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Auto-throttle System
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High Altitude Operation
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PRE-OPERATION
CHECK
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Engine Oil ...........................................................................................
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Fuel
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STARTING THE ENGINE/STOPPING THE ENGINE
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MAINTENANCE
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The Importance of Maintenance
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Maintenance Safety
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Emission Control System Information
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Air Index
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Maintenance
Schedule ......................................................................
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Engine Oil Change
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Air Cleaner Service
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Fuel Sediment Cup Cleaning
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Spark Plug Service
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Spark Arrester Maintenance
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