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14 — ENG
D20508
MAINTENANCE
ON
STOP
Note 1: Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter, more often if operated
in extreme dusty or dirty conditions.
Note 2: Check oil after 5 hours of operation (See the Oil paragraph on page 15 of this section)
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE
MAINTENANCE TASK
Before each
use
X
Every 25
Hours of Every
Season
See Note 2
X
X
Every 50
Hours of Every
Season
See Note 1
Every 100
Hours of Every
Season
X
Check oil level
Change oil
Clean Air Filter Assembly
Check Spark Plug
Prepare Unit for Storage
Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days.
You MUST unplug any load
from the generator before
starting to prevent permanent damage to any
appliances.
• Grasp handle on rope starter and pull slowly until
resistance is felt. Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull
rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope rewind
slowly. Repeat if necessary.
NOTE: IF ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS TOO LOW, EN-
GINE WILL NOT START. CHECK OIL LEVEL AND
ADD IF NECESSARY.
• When engine starts, gradually move the choke to
the "NO CHOKE" position.
IMPORTANT: Allow generator to run at no load for 5
minutes upon each initial start-up to allow engine and
generator to stabilize.
STOPPING ENGINE
• Disconnect all electrical loads.
• Turn ON/OFF switch to "STOP" position.
• Close fuel shut-off valve.
IMPORTANT: Never store engine with fuel in tank,
indoors, or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas or
where fuel fumes may reach an open flame.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS
• Let engine run and warm up for five minutes after
starting with no electrical load.
Connect loads in the following manner to prevent
damage to equipment:
• Connect inductive load equipment first, inductive
loads consist of refrigerators, freezers, water
pumps, air conditioners, or small hand tools.
Connect the items that require the most wattage
first.
• Connect the lights next.
• Voltage sensitive equipment should be the last
equipment connected to the generator. Plug
voltage sensitive appliances such at TV's, VCR's,
microwaves, ovens, computers, and cordless
telephones into a UL listed voltage surge protec-
tor, then connect the UL listed voltage surge
protector to the generator.
IMPORTANT: You should always add up the rated
watts of all lights, tools and appliances you are
powering at one time. This total should not
exceed the rated capacity of you generator or
circuit breaker rating of the receptacle supplying
power.