GENERATOR COMPONENTS
Please familiarize yourself with the locations and functions of the various components and controls
of your generator.
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(1) Air Cleaner- A removable, cleanable, sponge-
like element that limits the amount of dirt pulled
into the engine.
(2) Fuel Valve- Allows fuel to enter engine.
(3) Fuel Filter Cup- Traps dirt and water from fuel
before it enters the engine.
(4) Recoil Starter- Pull-cord for starting engine.
(5) Electric start Switch- To start/stop engine.
(6) Oil Fill and Dipstick- Location for checking and
filling engine oil.
(7) Circuit Reset Buttons- Reset buttons that protect
the generator from electrical overload.
(8) 120Volt AC Duplex Receptacles- To connect
electrical devices that run 120 Volt, 60 Hz, single
phase, AC current.
(9) 120Volt AC Twist Lock Receptacle- To connect
electrical devices that run 120 Volt, 60 Hz, single
phase, AC current.
(10) Ground Terminal- Connect grounding wires here
to properly ground unit.
(11) 120/240 Volt AC Receptacle- To connect electrical
devices that run 120 and/or 240 Volt, 60 Hz, single
phase, AC current.
(12) Digital Engine Hour Meter-Tracks hours of
operation.
(13) Fuel Gauge- Indicates the amount of fuel in the
tank.
(14) Fuel Cap- Access to the fuel tank for adding fuel
(15) Choke Lever- Adjusts the amount of air let into the
engine.
(16) Spark Plug- Provides proper engine ignition.
(17) Muffler with Spark Arrester- Reduces engine
noise.
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