Owner`s manual

Changing the Battery
WARNING: Battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas
• Keep battery away from spark, flame, or cigarette.
• Do not connect or disconnect battery while generator is running.
• Service or use battery only in well ventilated areas.
WARNING: Battery contains sulfuric acid. Battery acid is poisonous. Tilting the
generator with the battery installed can cause battery acid to spill.
• Wear protective clothing and eyewear when servicing battery.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not tilt generator with battery installed.
If your generator will start manually (using the recoil starter pull cord) but will not start electrically
(with the key), the battery may be drained. In this case, you can recharge the battery by starting
the generator manually and allowing it to run for 20 minutes. However, if your battery will no
longer hold a charge, you may need to replace it. To replace the battery:
1. Disconnect the positive (+) and negative (-) cables from the battery.
2. Remove the metal bracket that secures the battery to the generator.
3. Install the replacement battery and secure to the generator with the bracket. Use a 12V
battery that is 11 Ah or greater.
Connect the positive and negative cables to the new battery.
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 – 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 transporting or storing the generator for extended periods of time:
• Drain the fuel tank (see “Draining the Fuel Tank” in the “Maintenance” section).
• Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
• Do not obstruct any ventilation openings.
• Keep the generator in a cool dry area.
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