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Subsequent Use of the Generator
If this is not your first time using the generator there are still steps you should take to prepare it for operation.
IMPORTANT: At this point you should be familiar with the procedures described in the first portion of this
section entitled "Using the Generator for the First Time." If you have not yet read this section, go back, and
read it now.
Step 1- Check the oil
The generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from damage due to low oil. Nonetheless,
you should check the oil level of the engine before each use to ensure that the engine crankcase has a sufficient
amount. To check the oil level:
1.
Make sure the generator is on a level surface.
2.
Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap.
3.
With a dry cloth, wipe the oil off the stick on the inside of the cap.
4.
Insert the dipstick as if you were replacing the cap and then remove again. There should now be oil
on the stick. If there is no oil on the stick, or oil only at the very end of the stick, you should add oil
until the engine crankcase is filled (see "Adding Oil" portion of the "Maintenance" section).
5.
Be sure to replace cap when finished checking oil.
NOTE: The oil capacity for your generator can be found in the "Specifications" section of this manual.
Step 2 - Check the Gas Level
Before starting the generator, check to see that there is sufficient gasoline in the gas tank.
WARNING: Gasoline and gas fumes are highly flammable.
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Do not fill tank near an open flame.
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Do not overfill. Always check for fuel spills.
IMPORTANT:
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Never use old gasoline.
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Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
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Gas can age in the tank and make it hard to start up the generator in the future.
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Never store generator for extended periods of time with fuel in the tank.
Step 2 - Ground the Generator
WARNING: Failure to properly ground the generator can result in electrocution.
Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut against a grounding wire (see Pg. 11 figure 5). A generally
acceptable grounding wire is a No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire. This grounding wire
should be connected at the other end to a rod that is driven into the ground/earth. Grounding codes can vary by
location. Please contact a local electrician to check the grounding regulations for your area.
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