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SHUTTING DOWN
Once the generator is no longer needed it can be shut down.
1. Switch off any electrical devices connected to the generator.
Unplug any cords to the 120 VAC duplex outlets or the 12 VDC
plug.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” (O) position (Figure 7). A
switch behind the fuel valve grounds the ignition system,
stopping the engine and the fuel supply is shut off.
3. Close the vent on the fuel cap.
4. Allow the generator to cool before moving or storing.
Always allow the generator to cool off before
storing. High temperatures will be present
at the rear of the unit for some time after
shutdown.
Figure 7 - Turn Off Fuel
TURNING THE FUEL OFF
LOW OIL LEVEL SHUTDOWN
This generator is equipped with a low oil level shut down. If the oil
level in the engine crankcase drops below a pre-determined level,
the engine will stop automatically and the “LOW OIL LEVEL” LED
will light up.
Remove the Left Side Service Cover and check the oil level of
the engine. Add or drain oil as necessary; refer to see the section
“ADDING ENGINE OIL”.
FUELING THE GENERATOR
Use care when fueling the generator. Only fill the fuel tank when
the generator has cooled entirely. Use fresh unleaded gasoline with
a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 87.
NOTE:
Do not use any gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol.
NEVER fill the fuel tank with E85 or a mixture of oil and gasoline
designated for two-cycle engines.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when
filling the fuel tank.
Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its
vapors are EXPLOSIVE. DO NOT permit
smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the
vicinity while handling gasoline.
NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. NEVER fill fuel
thank when engine is running or hot. Avoid
spilling gasoline on a hot engine. Allow
engine to cool entirely before filling fuel tank.
DO NOT overfill the fuel tank. ALWAYS allow
room for fuel expansion. If tank is over-filled,
fuel can overflow onto a hot engine and
cause FIRE or an EXPLOSION. Wipe up fuel
spills immediately!
TO FILL THE FUEL TANK
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Add fuel slowly, stopping about two (2) inches below the top
of the filler neck.
3. Replace the fuel tank cap. Make sure the valve on the fuel cap
is in the “OFF” position.
4. If the generator is going to be started, refer to the section
“STARTING THE GENERATOR” for additional directions on
priming the fuel system.
Figure 8 - Fuel Tank Cap
FUEL
TANK
CAP
FILL TANK UNTIL
FUEL IS TWO (2)
INCHES BELOW
THE TOP
Operation