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Introduction ............................................................. 1
Read this Manual Thoroughly ................................. 1
Safety Rules ........................................................... 1
Standards Index .............................................................3
General Information ................................................ 4
1.1 Unpacking ......................................................................4
1.1.1 Accessory Box ..................................................4
1.2 Assembly .......................................................................4
1.2.1 Assembling the Accessory Kit............................4
1.2.2 Battery Cable Connection (Electric Start Only) ....5
Operation ................................................................ 5
2.1 Know the Generator .......................................................5
2.2 Connection Plugs ...........................................................6
2.2.1 120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle ...............6
2.2.2 120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacle .......6
2.2.3 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp, Receptacle ....................7
2.3 How to Use the Generator ..............................................7
2.3.1 System Ground ..................................................7
2.3.2 Grounding the Generator ....................................7
2.3.3 Connecting Electrical Loads ...............................8
2.4 Don’t Overload the Generator ..........................................8
2.5 Wattage Reference Guide ...............................................8
2.6 Before Starting the Generator .........................................9
2.6.1 Adding Engine Oil ..............................................9
2.6.2 Adding Gasoline .................................................9
2.7 Starting Pull Start Engines ............................................10
2.8 Starting Electric Start Engines ......................................10
2.9 Stopping the Engine .....................................................11
2.10 Low Oil Level Shutdown System ..................................11
2.10.1 Sensing Low Oil Level ......................................11
2.11 Charging the Battery (Electric Start Units Only) .............11
Maintenance ......................................................... 11
3.1 Performing Scheduled Maintenance .............................11
3.2 Maintenance Schedule .................................................12
3.3 Product Specifications ..................................................12
3.3.1 Generator Specifications ..................................12
3.3.2 Engine Specifications .......................................12
3.3.3 Emissions Information .....................................12
3.4 General Recommendations ...........................................12
3.4.1 Generator Maintenance ....................................13
3.4.2 To Clean the Generator .....................................13
3.4.3 Engine Maintenance .........................................13
3.4.4 Checking Oil Level ...........................................13
3.4.5 Changing the Oil ..............................................13
3.4.6 Replacing the Spark Plug .................................13
3.4.7 Battery Replacement ........................................13
3.5 Service Air Filter ...........................................................14
3.5.1 Clean Spark Arrestor Screen (CARB models) ...14
3.6 Valve Clearance ............................................................15
3.7 General ........................................................................15
3.8 Long Term Storage .......................................................15
3.9 Other Storage Tips .......................................................15
Troubleshooting .................................................... 16
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................16
Notes .................................................................... 17
Warranty ............................................................... 18
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