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PH3100Pi OM
QUICK START
Use outdoors only. Generators produce carbon monoxide — a poisonous, colorless,
odorless gas that can cause death or serious injury.
Always operate on a level surface.
Keep away from rain, snow or other wet conditions.
Keep away from smoking materials, sparks, and other sources of combustion when
refueling.
Pre-Operation
1. Add oil by removing the oil access cover and inspecting the dipstick. Fill the oil reservoir with 33.8 fl oz
(1.0 L) of oil or to the full mark on the dipstick. Use appropriate grade, high-detergent, premium quality,
4-stroke engine oil (synthetic or conventional). Use SAE 15W-40 viscosity oil unless operating at ambient
temperatures below 32° F (0° C). For temperatures below 32° F, use SAE 0W-40 viscosity oil. Synthetic
oil is also recommended for temperatures below 32° F. Refer to the Operating at extreme temperatures
section for more information.
2. Remove the maintenance door and connect the quick disconnect cable to the battery wiring harness.
Refer to the Connecting the battery section for more information.
3. Replace the maintenance door.
4. Connect an external battery charger (such as the TC2-P Plug-In Trickle Charger, part number 19674) to
the DC receptacle in the “Battery Charger” section of the control panel.
The TC2-P Battery Charger also includes an alligator clip cable that plugs into the
T-style male DC connector of the charger, allowing you to connect the clips to the
terminals for batteries powering other equipment. For POWERHOUSE® generators,
for ease of use, it is suggested that you connect the T-style male plug to the DC
receptacle on the control panel, rather than attempting to charge the generator battery
directly.
5. Charge the battery for 3 hours or until it is fully charged. After the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
battery charger and remove the internal charging cable.
If you are using the TC2-P Plug-In Trickle Charger, the status indicator will go from red
to green when the battery is fully charged.
6. Connect the battery wiring harness to the generator wiring harness and replace the maintenance cover.
7. Carefully add regular unleaded automotive gasoline up to the shoulder of the fuel strainer. To avoid
spilling fuel, use care to not fill too quickly or over fill. Avoid getting dirt dust, or water in the fuel tank. Do
not use a blend that contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. An
octane rating of 87 or higher is recommended.
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