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D20508
Connecting Generator To Main Electrical
Supply
Potential hazards exist when a electrical generator is
connected to the main electrical supply coming into
the house. It is at that point that the generator could
feed back into the utility company’s system causing
possible electrocution of workers who are repairing
electrical lines. To avoid back feeding of electricity into
utility systems, a double-throw transfer switch
should be installed between the generator and utility
power. This device should be installed by a licensed
electrician and in compliance with all local electrical
codes.
NOTE: When installing a Double-Throw Transfer
Switch, a minimum of 10 gauge wiring must be used.
Gasoline
Your generator engine is 4 cycle. Use unleaded fuel
only. Never mix oil with gasoline.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Always check engine oil level
before every start. Running
engine low of oil or out of oil could result in
serious damage to the engine.
Adding Engine Oil
Your generator has been shipped without oil in the
engine. Begin by removing the oil dipstick and plug.
Start pouring the oil in slowly.
The engine will hold approximately 26 ounces of oil. To
check the oil, clean and replace the dipstick. Do not
screw the dip stick in when checking the oil level. Next,
remove the dipstick to check the level. The oil dipstick
is clearly marked with lines that tell you when the
engine has enough oil. Do not fill above this point.
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use a
high quality detergent oil classified “For Service
SF,SG,SH” rated SAE 30 weight. Use no special additives.
Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to your expected
operating temperatures.
ON
STOP
• Remove gas cap.
• Add unleaded gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank.
Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 85 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Never fill fuel tank com-
pletely. Fill tank to 1/2"
below the bottom of the filler neck to provide
space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage
from engine and equipment before starting
engine.
• Do not overfill.
Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Never fill fuel tank when
engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when
filling fuel tank.
To Start Your Generator
Never run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poor ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monox-
ide, an ordorless and deadly gas.
• Open the fuel shut-off valve. Turn counter clock-
wise until the valve stops.
• On the engine there is a ON/OFF switch located on
the front panel of the engine. Place this switch to
the "ON" position.
• Move the choke control located on the engine to
"FULL CHOKE" position.
NOTE: No choke is required on warm engines. Make
sure choke is in the "NO CHOKE " position on warm
engine starts.