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PH6500Ri 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. Use the embedded handles to move the generator on flat terrain. Use the folding handles to move the
generator on rough or uneven terrain. Refer to the Using the Handles section for more information.
2. Add oil by removing the maintenance door and inspecting the dipstick. Fill the oil reservoir with 37.2 fl oz
(1.1 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.
3. Remove the maintenance door and connect the quick connect cable to the battery wiring harness. Refer
to the Connecting the battery section for more information.
4. Replace the maintenance door.
5. 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.
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