User Manual

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Assembly
Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt
to assemble or operate your new generator.
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use
after it has been properly serviced with the recommended
fuel and oil level is verified.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator,
please call the generator helpline at [phone]. If calling
for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial
number from the identification label available. See generator
Features and Controls for identification label location.
Unpack Generator
1. Set the carton on a rigid, flat surface.
2. Remove everything from carton except generator.
3. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top
to bottom.
4. Leave generator on carton to install wheel kit.
The generator is supplied with:
 • Operator’smanual
 • Wheelkit
Install Wheel Kit
NOTICE Wheels and support leg must be attached prior to
adding any fuel.
NOTICE Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.
You will need the following tools to install these components:
 • 13mmwrenches(2)
 • Pliers
 • Safetyglasses
Install the wheel kit as follows:
1. Tip generator so that control panel end is down.
2. Slide axle (A) through holes in generator frame.
3. Slide a black nylon washer (B) over axle.
4. Slide a wheel (C) over axle.
NOTICE Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard.
5. Slide a flat washer (D) over axle.
6. Place an e-ring (E) in axle groove.
7. Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of e-ring
to bottom of axle.
8. Repeat step 3 thru 7 to secure second wheel.
10. Line up holes in support leg (F) with holes in generator
frame.
11. Attach support leg using two capscrews (G) and two
hex nuts (H). Tighten with 13 mm wrenches.
12. Repeat step 9 and 10 to secure second support leg.
13. Return generator to normal operating position (resting
on wheels and support legs).
Attach Boots to Circuit Breakers
A pair of rubber boots are being supplied to place over the
supplemental, push-to-reset, circuit breakers for protection.
 • Placerubberboot(J) over each push-to-reset circuit
breaker (K) and screw on. Tighten by hand only.
Verify Engine Oil Level
The generator engine is shipped from the factory filled with
oil (API SJ or higher 10W-30). This allows for generator
operation in the widest range of temperature and climate
conditions. Before starting the engine, check oil level and
ensure that engine is serviced as described in Maintenance.
NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before
it has been properly filled with the recommended oil could
result in equipment failure.
• RefertoMaintenance for oil fill information.
• Damagetoequipmentresultingfromfailuretofollowthis
instruction will void warranty.
NOTICE See Oil in the Maintenance section to review oil
recomendations. Verify provided oil in engine is the correct
viscosity for current ambient temperature.
CAUTION E-rings could cause eye injury. E-rings
could spring back and become airborne when
installing or removing, resulting in moderate injury
.
• Always
wear eye protection when installing/removing
e-rings.
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D
C
A
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H
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K