Replacement Part List

BEFORE OPERATION
ARE YOU READY TO GE T STARTED?
Your sa fety is your respo nsibility. A little time spent in prepa ration will significantly reduce you r risk of in jury.
Knowledge
Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them.
Familiarize yourself with the generator and its operation before you b e gin using it. Know h ow to quickly shut off
the generator in case of an emergency.
If the generator is being used to power applian ces, be sure that they do not exceed the generator’s load rating .
IS YOUR GENERATOR READY TO GO?
For yo ur safety, and to maxim ize the service life of your equipment, it is very important to take a few moments before
you operate the generator to check its condition. Be sure to take ca re of a ny p rob lem you find , or have your servicing
To preven t a possib le f ire, keep the generator at least 1 meter away from building walls and other equipment du ring
operation. D o not p lace flammable objects close to the engine .
Before beginning your preoperation check s, be sure the generator is on a level surface and the engine switch is i n the
OFF positio n .
Check the Engine
Check the oil level (see page
19). A low oil level will cause the Oil Alert system to shu t down the engi ne.
Check the air cleaner (see page 21).A dirty air cleaner elemen t will restric t air flow to the carbu retor, reducing engine
and generator performance.
Check the fu el level (see page 18).Sta rting with a full tank will help to elim inate or reduce operating in terruptions for
refueling.
Check the Battery
Check the fuel electrolyte level (see page 24).
If the elect rolyte level is
below the LOWER level, sulfation and battery plate damage will occur.
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