Product Manual

Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1
Introduction ..................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1
Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2
Electrical Hazards ........................... 3
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 3
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 4
Know Your Generator ..................... 5
Emissions ........................................ 5
Connection Plugs ............................ 6
Off/On/Choke Switch ....................... 6
USB Outlets .................................... 6
Economy Switch .............................. 6
Generator Status Lights .................. 6
Circuit Protectors ............................. 7
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 7
Add Engine Oil ................................ 7
Fuel ................................................. 8
Section 3 Operation .......................9
Operation and Use Questions .........9
Before Starting Engine ....................9
Prepare Generator for Use ..............9
Grounding the Generator When In Use
9
Know Generator Limits ....................9
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit ....10
Starting Pull Start Engines .............10
Starting Hot Engines ......................11
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...11
Parallel Operation ..........................11
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................12
Maintenance ..................................12
Maintenance Schedule ..................12
Preventive Maintenance ................12
Engine Maintenance ......................12
Storage ..........................................15
Troubleshooting .............................16
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WARNING
Operating, servicing and maintaining this
equipment can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your equipment in a well-ventilated
area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your equipment.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.