Replacement Part List

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Operation
Generator Capacity
Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous (running)
and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the
same time.
The total power requirements (Volts x Amps=Watts) of all
appliances connected must be considered. Appliance and power
tool manufacturers usually list rating information near the model
or serial number. To determine power requirements:
1. Select the items you will power at the same time.
2. Total the continuous (running) watts of these items. This is
the amount of power the generator must produce to keep the
items running. See the wattage reference chart on the next page.
3. Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you will need.
Surge wattage is the short burst of power needed to start electric
motor-driven tools or appliances such as a circular saw or
refrigerator. Not all motors start at the same time, total surge
watts can be estimated by adding only the item(s) with the
highest additional surge watts to the total rated watts from step 2.
Do not overload the generator's capacity. Exceeding your
generator's wattage capacity can damage the generator
and/or electrical devices connected to it.
NOTICE
Example:
Tool or Appliance
Running
Watts*
Starting
Watts*
RV Air Conditioner (13,000 BTU) 1100 1800
TV (Flat Screen) 150 150
RV Refrigerator 180 600
Radio 50 50
Light (75 Watts) 75 75
Coffee Maker 600 600
2155 Total
Running
Watts*
3275
Highest
Starting
Watts*
*Wattages listed are approximate. Verify actual wattage.
High Altitude Operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air/fuel
mixture will be too rich. Performance will
decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A
very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and
cause hard starting. Operation at an altitude that
differs from that at which this engine was
certified, for extended periods of time, may
increase emissions. High altitude performance
can be improved by specific modifications to the
carburetor. If you always operate your generator
at altitudes above 5,000 feet (1,500 meters),
have your dealer perform this carburetor
modification. This engine, when operated at high
altitude with the carburetor modifications for high
altitude use, will meet each emission standard
throughout its useful life. Even with carburetor
modification, engine horsepower will decrease
about 3.5% for each 1,000-foot (300-meter)
increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on
engine power will be greater than this if no
carburetor modification is made.