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Model AC-G0003 5500 Surge Watts / 5000 Running Watts Portable Generator
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS....................................................................................................4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................................5
PACKAGE CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................................................9
GENERATOR COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................................................10
PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE.........................................................................................................................11
Using this Generator for the First-Time.....................................................................................................................11
Step 1 - Add Oil ...........................................................................................................................................11
Step 2 - Add Gasoline..................................................................................................................................12
Step 3 - Ground the Generator....................................................................................................................13
Subsequent Use of this Generator............................................................................................................................13
Step 1 - Verify Oil Level...............................................................................................................................13
Step 2 - Verify Gas Level.............................................................................................................................14
Step 3 - Ground the Generator....................................................................................................................14
STARTING THE GENERATOR.............................................................................................................................................14
USING THE GENERATOR....................................................................................................................................................15
AC Usage .................................................................................................................................................................15
DC Usage.................................................................................................................................................................18
STOPPING THE GENERATOR ............................................................................................................................................18
MAINTENANCE/CARE..........................................................................................................................................................19
Recommended Maintenance Schedule....................................................................................................................19
Cleaning the Generator ............................................................................................................................................19
Checking the Oil Level..............................................................................................................................................19
Changing/Adding Oil.................................................................................................................................................20
Air Filter Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................21
Fuel Filter Cup Cleaning...........................................................................................................................................21
Spark Plug Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................22
Emptying the Fuel Tank............................................................................................................................................23
STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES............................................................................................................................23
TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................................................................24
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................................25
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST...................................................................................................................................26
WIRING DIAGRAM................................................................................................................................................................28
NOTES: .................................................................................................................................................................................29
WARRANTY..........................................................................................................................................................................30
PORTABILITY KIT INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................32
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