Snapper SP4500 Operator's Manual page 3

Fuel Cap
QPT Switch
Maintenance Cover
Start Button
Grounding Fastener
Starting Dial
Air Cleaner (under cover)
Battery Cover
Retractable Handle
Low Oil Indicator
Display Panel
Recoil Starter
Spark Arrester Muffler/Exhaust
Identification Label
Oil Service Cover
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick (under cover)
Oil Drain Plug (under cover)
Air Cleaner — Filters engine intake air.
Battery Cover — Remove to gain access to the battery.
Fuel Cap — Add unleaded fuel here.
Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having
jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.
Display Panel — The LED displays voltage, frequency
and records how many hours your generator has run (up
to 999.9). It also has a built in maintenance reminder that
displays every 50 hours.
Identification Label — Provides model and serial number of
generator.
Low Oil Indicator — This unit is equipped with a low oil
protection device. Oil must be at proper level for engine
to run. If the engine oil drops below a preset level, an oil
switch will stop the engine. Check oil level with dipstick.
Maintenance Cover — Remove to gain access to the
choke lever, spark plug and air cleaner.
Equipment Description
Oil Drain Plug — Drain engine oil here.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and add engine oil here.
Oil Service Cover — Remove to gain access to the oil fill
and drain.
QPT® (QUIET POWER TECHNOLOGY®) Switch — Use
this switch to turn the QPT on or off.
Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine manually.
Retractable Handle — Press button and pull handle out to
move generator. Press button to push handle back in.
Spark Arrester Muffler/Exhaust — Lowers engine noise and
is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
Start Button — Push and hold for one second to start
generator.
Starting Dial — Move dial to COLD START when starting
a cold engine. Move dial to RUN when restarting a warm
engine or after engine starts. Move dial to OFF to stop
engine, during storage and transporting.
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