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To check or add oil, follow these steps:
1. Place the generator on a level surface.
2. Open access panel. Clean around oil fill hole. Remove dipstick and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. In-
sert the dipstick into the oil fill opening without screwing in. Remove the dipstick to check the oil mark. Add
oil if the oil mark covers less than one half of the dipstick.
3. Slowly add more oil and repeat step 2 until the oil mark reaches to the top of dipstick (Figure 2). Do not
over fill the crankcase.
4. Tighten dipstick firmly then put back access panel before starting the engine.
Step 2 - CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL
Before starting the generator, check to see that there is sufficient gasoline in the fuel tank. Add additional gasoline
as necessary but leave sufficient room in tank for expansion.
SUBSEQUENT STARTING OF THE GENERATOR
WARNING: This generator may emit highly flammable and explosive gasoline vapors, which can cause
severe burns or even death if ignited. A nearby open flame can lead to explosion even if not directly in
contact with fuel.
• Do not operate near open flame.
• Do not smoke near generator.
• Always operate on a firm, level surface.
• Always turn generator off before refueling. Allow generator to cool for at least 2 minutes before removing
fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Gasoline may expand during operation. Do not fill to the top of the tank. Allow
for expansion.
• Always check for spilled fuel before operating. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting.
• Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the generator.
• Before transporting, turn fuel valve to off position.
IMPORTANT:
• Use only UNLEADED gasoline.
• Do not use old gasoline.
• Never use an oil/gasoline mixture.
• Avoid getting dirt or water into the fuel tank.
Step 3 - GROUND THE GENERATOR
WARNING: Failure to properly ground the generator can result in electrocution.
Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut on the front control panel against a grounding wire (Figure
3). A generally acceptable grounding wire is a No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire. This
grounding wire should be connected at the other end to a copper, brass, or steel-grounding rod that is driven into
the earth. Wire and grounding rod are not included in generator contents.
Grounding codes can vary by location. Contact a local electrician for area codes.
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