Installation Guide

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1. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the back of the generator to
the “OFF” (0) position.
2. Remove utility power to the generator to de-energize the
battery charger.
3. Unlock and open the roof as described in theAccess
Panelssection of this manual.
4. Remove the battery panel.
5. Remove the 15 Amp fuse from the fuse holder located
behind the battery panel.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
7. Place the oil drain hose into an approved container.
8. Remove the brass fitting from the end of the oil drain
hose.
9. When the oil has drained, replace the brass fitting on the
hose.
10. Put an approved container beneath the oil filter area.
11. Remove the oil filter and dispose of it correctly.
12. Before installing a new oil filter, lightly lubricate the oil
filter gasket with fresh and clean oil.
13. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the oil
filter adapter, then tighten the oil filter ½ to ¾ turn.
14. Add the required amount of oil to bring the level up to, but
not over, the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Install the oil
filler cap and wipe up any spilled oil.
15. Connect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
16. Install the 15 Amp fuse into the fuse holder.
17. Install the battery panel.
18. Close and lock the roof.
19. Restore utility power to the generator.
20. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the back of the generator to
the “ON” (I) position.
21. Set the generator mode to AUTO.
Engine Oil
The engine is filled with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W-30).
This allows for system operation in the widest range of
temperature and climate conditions.
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton
®
80028446 SAE
5W-30 full synthetic engine oil.Other high-quality detergent
oils are acceptable if classified for service SJ or higher. Do
not use special additives.
Note:Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC
GF-2, API certification mark and API
service symbol with “SJ/CF ENERGY
CONSERVING” or higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures.
Use of synthetic oil does not alter
required oil change intervals.
Adjust Valve Lash
The valve lash must be checked every 100 hours of
operation. Measure the valve clearance with the engine cold.
To adjust the valve lash, proceed as follows:
1. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the back of the generator to
the “OFF” (0) position.
2. Remove utility power to generator to de-energize the
battery charger.
3. Unlock and open the roof as described in theAccess
Panelssection of this manual.
4. Remove the battery panel.
5. Remove the 15 Amp fuse from the fuse holder located
behind the battery panel.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
7. Remove both spark plugs to ease manual rotation of
engine crankshaft.
8. Access to rotate the engine by hand is available by:
A. Removing the engine intake screen in the battery
compartment such that the crankshaft nut is
accessible. Care must be taken when reassembling
this screen using the self tapping screws as over-
torqueing will strip out the partition material.
B. OR remove the front alternator outlet air scoop
by removing the four screws that secure it. The
crankshaft may be rotated via the aluminum
alternator fan. Care should be taken not to damage
the fan, and to reinstall the alternator outlet air scoop
in the proper orientation.
9. Set the No. 1 cylinder at ¼” (6mm) past Top Dead Center
(TDC) on the compression stroke.
10. Using a feeler gage (A), measure the valve clearance.
11. For proper valve clearance for both the intake and
exhaust seeEngine SpecificationsSection
12. Adjust the clearance by loosening the lock nut (B), then
turn the adjusting screw (C).
13. Once the clearance is properly set, hold the adjusting
screw while torqueing the lock nut to 70 in-lbs (8Nm).
14. Repeat these steps for cylinder No. 2.
15. Connect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
16. Install the 15 Amp fuse into the fuse holder.
17. Install the battery panel.
18. Close and lock the roof.
19. Restore utility power to the generator.
20. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the back of the generator to
the “ON” (I) position.
21. Set the generator mode to AUTO.
Not for
Reproduction