Operating Guide
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
Remove Contents from Carton  ....... 7
Assembly ......................................... 7
Add Engine Oil  ................................ 9
Fuel ............................................... 10
Section 3 Operation  .................... 11
Operation and Use Questions ....... 11
Before Starting Engine .................. 11
Prepare Generator for Use ............ 11
Grounding the Generator When In Use 
11
Know Generator Limits .................. 12
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 12
Starting Pull Start Engines  ............ 13
Generator Shut Down  ................... 13
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 13
Section 4 Maintenance and 
Troubleshooting ..........................14
Maintenance ..................................14
Maintenance Schedule  ..................14
Preventive Maintenance  ................14
Engine Maintenance ......................14
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrestor  16
Valve Clearance  ............................16
Storage ..........................................16
Troubleshooting .............................18
Notes .............................................19
(000004)
WARNING
California Proposition 65. Engine exhaust and some 
of its constituents are known to the state of California 
to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive
harm.
(000005)
WARNING
California Proposition 65. This product contains or 
emits chemicals known to the state of California to 
cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive 
harm.










