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ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for
use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and petrol.
Remove Generator From Carton
1. Set the carton on a rigid flat surface.
2. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from
top to bottom.
3. Cut tie holding manual bag to generator and remove
everything from carton.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Refer to engine operator’s manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine operator’s manual for recommendations.
NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a
prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Petrol
NOTE: This engine is certified to operate on petrol only.
It will not operate on paraffin, diesel or other fuels.
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED petrol with a
minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use petrol which
contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with petrol.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use fuel containing more than
15% alcohol.
2. Clean area around petrol fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add petrol until level reaches bottom of
petrol strainer. Be careful not to overfill.Allow about
38 mm (1.5") of tank space for petrol expansion as
shown in Figure 1.
NOTE: Occasionally clear the petrol strainer of any dirt,
rust, or other particulate matter.
4. Install petrol cap and wait for any spilled petrol to
evaporate.
Figure 1 — Typical Petrol Expansion Space
38 mm Air Space
CAUTION
• Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will
result in equipment failure.
WHEN ADDING PETROL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing petrol cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
• Fill petrol tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for petrol expansion.
• Keep petrol away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,
and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Petrol and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING