Briggs & Stratton XL4000 Operator's Manual page 4

WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRSTO¥OUR
GENERATOR
Disconnect the spar[< plug wire from the spar[< plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WNENTESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
* Use approved spar[< plug testen
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Keep at [east 5 ft. ([ 52 cm) clearance on at[ sides of generator
including overhea&
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spar[< arrester, maintained in
effective working ordemqcomplying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spar[< arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
CAUTION
DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed
spee&
DO NOT modify generator in am/way.
See "Don't Overload Generator".
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generaton
Use generator only for intended uses.
[f you have questions about intended use, as[< dealer or ca[[
[ -800-743-4115.
Operate generator only on [eve[ surfaces.
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt,
or corrosive vapors.
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect
them from generatom:
Shut off generator if:
-e[ectrica[ output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessive[y_
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