Manual
2.1 KNOWTHEGENERATOR
Read the entire Owner's Manual and Safety Rules before
operatingthisgenerator.
Compare the generator to Figures 3 through 6 to become
familiarizedwith the locationsof variouscontrols andadjustments.
Savethis manualfor future reference.
1. ChokeKnob- Usedwhen startinga cold engine (Pull/Push).
2. EngineSwitch - Controlsthe operation of the generator.On
electric start models the switch is Start/Run/Stop.On recoil
start modelsthe switch is On/Off.
3. FuelShut Off - Valvebetweenfueltank and carburetor.Turn
off and run carburetoroutof fuel for extendedstorage.
4. PanelLED's - Provideilluminationof the control panelwhile
the generatoris operating.
5. 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp LockingReceptacle- Supplies
electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
30 Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance,
tool andmotor loads.
5. 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp,GFCiDuplexReceptacle- Supplies
electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp,
single-phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and
motor loads. It also provides protection with an Integral
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, complete with a press to
"Test"and "Reset"button.
7. Circuit Breakers (AC) - Each20 Amp receptacleis provided
with a push-to-reset circuit breakerto protect the generator
againstelectricaloverload.
8. Circuit Breakers (AC) - The 30 Amp receptacleis protected
with a pair of push-to-reset circuit breakersto protect the
generatoragainstelectricaloverload.
g. PowerBar - Indicatesthe amountof power being used from
the generator;each section is approximately25%
10. Hourmeter - Providesoperatinghoursfor Service Intervals.
11. Battery Charger input (Electric Start Models) - This
receptacleallowsthe capabilityto rechargethe12 VDCengine
starting battery with the 12 Volt Adaptor Plug Charger.The
battery is protectedby a 1.50 Amp in-linefuse which is inside
the control panel.
12. FuelTank- Tankholds9 U.S. gallons of fuel.
13. FuelGauge- Showsfuel levelin tank.
14. Handles - Pivot and retractfor storage. Press the spring-
loadedbuttonto move handles.
15. Oil Fill- Checkoil level andadd oil here.
18. GroundingLug- Groundthe generatorto an approvedearth
groundhere. See"GroundingtheGenerator"for details.
17. Muffler- Includesthe sparkarrestor andquietsthe engine.
18. Spark Plug Location - The spark plug ignites the Air/Fuel
Mixture (Sidepanelmust be removed).
lg. Engine Oil Filter- Filtersengineoil; see Section 3.1 for the
properservice intervals.
20. Air Cleaner - Filtersintakeair as it is drawn into the engine.
21. Oil Drain- Drain valveto remove used oil from the engine
crankcase.
22. Recoil Starter - Useto start enginemanually.
Figure 3 - GeneratorLocations
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