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HOW TO USE YOUR GENERATOR
If you have any problems operating your generator,
please call the generator helpline at 1-800-222-3136.
Grounding
The Generator
The National Electrical Code requires that the
frame and external electrically conductive parts of
this generator be properly connected to an
approved earth ground. Local electrical codes may
also require proper grounding of the unit. For that
purpose, a grounding lug is provided on the base of
the cradle.
Grounding Lug
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Generally, connecting a No. 12 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding lug and
to an earth-driven copper or brass grounding rod
(electrode) provides adequate protection against
electrical shock. However, local codes may vary
widely. Consult
with a local electrician
for
grounding
requirements
in your area.
Proper grounding
of generator
will help prevent
electrical
shock in the event of a ground fault
condition in the generator or in connected electrical
devices. Proper grounding also helps dissipate static
electricity, which often builds up in ungrounded
devices.
Connecting
Electrical
Loads
•
Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
•
Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC or
240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
•
DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt
receptacles.
•
DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
•
DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
•
Add up the rated watts (or amps) of all loads to be
connected at one time. This total should not be
greater than (a) the rated wattage/amperage
capacity of the generator or (b) circuit breaker
rating of the receptacle supplying the power. See
"Don't Overload the Generator" on page 12.
BEFORE
STARTING
THE
GENERATOR
To operate the generator you will need to first add
engine oil and gasoline:
Add Engine
Oil
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in
the future, use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SF or SG. Use no
special additives.
Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature:
°F -20
0
20 32 40
60
80
100
°c. 0
-i0
6
1'0
TemperatureRangeof ExpectedUse
•
Above 40°F, use SAE 10W-30 or SAE 30.
•
Below 40°F, use synthetic 5W-20 or 5W-30
Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity
oils will result in increased oil consumption when used
above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more
frequently to avoid possible damage from running low
on oil.
•
Place generator on a level surface.
•
Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap and
dipstick.
•
Wipe dipstick clean.
•
Slowly fill engine with oil through the oil fill opening
until it reaches the full mark on the dipstick. Stop
filling occasionally to check oil level. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
•
Install dipstick. Install oil fill cap and hand tighten
securely.
•
Check engine oil level before starting unit each
time thereafter.
Add Gasoline
,_
DANGER!
NEVER fill fuel tank indoors.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or
hot. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when
filling the fuel tank.
,_
DANGER!
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always
leave room for expansion.
•
Use regular UNLEADED
gasoline
in the
generator. DO NOT use premium gasoline. DO
NOT mix oil with gasoline. DO NOT overfill the gas
tank.
•
Clean area around fuel fill cap; remove cap.
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