Owner's manual

Do not overload the generator.
Also, do not overload individual panel
receptacles. These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset-type circuit breakers.
If amperage rating of any circuit breaker is
exceeded, that breaker opens and electrical output
to that receptacle is lost.
5.2 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL
LOADS
• Let engine run stable and warm up for a few
minutes after starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240
Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• Add up the rated watts (or amps) of all loads to
be connected at one time. This total should not be
greater than (a) the rated wattage/amperage
capacity of the generator or (b) circuit breaker
rating of the receptacle supplying the power.
DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt
duplex receptacles, and do not do vice versa also.
DO NOT connect 3 phase loads to the generator.
DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
Start generator and let engine
stabilize before connecting electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position then turn
ON for operation.
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from
generator before stopping generator.
Exceeding generators wattage/
amperage capacity could damage generator
and/or electrical devices connected DO NOT
exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage
capacity.
• Overloading a generator in excess of its rated
wattage capacity can result in damage to the
generator and to connected electrical devices.
Observe the following to prevent overloading the
unit:
• Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices
to be connected at one time. This total should
NOT be greater than the generator’s wattage
capacity.
The rated wattage of lights can be taken from
light bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances
and motors can usually be found on a data label
Some electric motors, such as induction types,
require about three times more watts of power for
starting than for running. This surge of power
lasts only a few seconds when starting such
motors. Make sure to allow for high starting
wattage when selecting electrical devices to
connect to the generator:
• Figure the watts needed to start the largest
motor.
• Add to that figure the running watts of all other
connected loads.
Shut off all loads then unplug the electrical cables
from generator panel receptacles. Never start or
stop the engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and
generator.
Move ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
Close fuel valve.
5.3 STOPPING THE ENGINE
5.4 LOW OIL LEVEL SHUT DOWN
SYSTEM
or decal affixed to be the device.
If the appliance, tool or motor does not give
wattage, multiply volts times ampere rating to
determine watts (volts× amps = watts).
The engine is equipped with a low oil level
sensor that shuts down the engine automatically
when the oil level drops below a specified level.
If the engine shuts down by itself and the fuel
tank has enough gasoline, check engine oil level.
5.5 HIGH ALTITUDE
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a
minimum 85 octane / 85 (89 RON) gasoline is
acceptable. To remain emissions compliant, high
altitude adjustment is required. Operation without
this adjustment will cause decreased
performance, increased fuel consumption, and
increased emissions. See an authorized dealer for
high altitude adjustment information. Operation
of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet (762
meters) with the high altitude kit is not
recommended.
The wattage reference guide is provided to assist
in determining how many items the generator can
operate at one time.
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