Instructions / Assembly

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STORAGE & TRANSPORT PROCEDURES
CAUTION: Never place any type of storage cover on the generator while it is still hot.
If the generator is being stored for short periods of time (30 to 60 days), add stabilized fuel to the fuel tank
until full. NOTE: Filling the tank reduces the amount of air in the tank and helps reduce deterioration of
fuel. Run the engine for 2 – 3 minutes allowing stabilized fuel mixture to circulate through the carburetor.
When storing the generator for extended periods of time:
• Drain the fuel tank (see “Draining the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance” section).
• Change oil.
• Do not obstruct any ventilation openings.
• Keep the generator in a cool dry area.
When transporting generator:
• Tighten fuel cap and vacuum relief valve. Drain the fuel tank if possible (see “Draining the Fuel
Tank” in the “Maintenance” section).
• Keep the generator upright. Never place the generator side down. Doing so will make it difficult to
start.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine
will not
start.
Engine switch is set to "OFF".
Set engine switch to "ON".
Fuel valve is turned to "OFF".
Turn fuel valve to "ON" position.
Choke is open.
Close the choke.
Engine is out of gas.
Add gasoline.
Engine is filled with contaminated or old gas.
Change the gas in the tank.
Spark plug is dirty.
Clean spark plug.
Spark plug is broken.
Replace spark plug.
Generator is not on level surface.
Move generator to a level surface to prevent
low oil shutdown from triggering.
Oil is low.
Add or replace oil.
Air cleaner is dirty.
Clean or replace air cleaner element.
Engine
runs but
there is no
output.
Circuit breaker button is off.
Wait for 2 minutes and move the circuit
breaker button to the "ON" position.
Bad connecting wires/cables.
If you are using an extension cord, try a
different one.
Bad electrical device connected to generator.
Try connecting a different device.
Generator
runs but
doesn’t
support all
electrical
devices
connected.
Generator is overloaded.
Perform these steps:
1. Turn off all electrical devices.
2. Unplug all electrical devices.
3. Turn off generator.
4. Wait several minutes.
5. Restart generator.
6. Try to connect fewer electrical loads
to the generator.
Short in one of the connected devices.
Try disconnecting any faulty or
short-circuited electrical loads.
Air cleaner is dirty.
Clean or replace air cleaner.