Troy-Bilt 1919 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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5. Place one end of needle nose pliers on bottom of axle
and other end of pliers on top of e-ring. Seat e-ring by
pressing pliers closed.
6. Repeat step 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.
8. To aid support leg assembly, rest generator on cradle,
engine end down.Attach support leg with two
M8 x 16mm cap screws and two locking hex nuts as
shown.
9. Use two 13 mm wrenches to tighten leg hardware.
Rest generator on wheels and support leg.
10. Center handle bracket on generator frame at support
leg end of cradle, as shown.
11. Attach handle bracket with two M8 x 45mm cap
screws and two locking hex nuts.
12. Check that all fasteners are tight and the tires are
inflated to value marked on tire or within 15 and
40 psi.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
Place generator on a level surface.
Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner’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 Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine
Modifications).
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which
contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill.Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel
expansion (Figure 2).
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
Section 3: Assembly
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 FUEL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
Fuel
Tank
1.5” Air Space
Figure 2 - Fuel Expansion