Step-By-Step Quick Start
Guide To Using Your Generator
1
Remove Generator From Package
2
Add Oil
3
Add Fuel
4
Start The Generator
Use the generator OUTDOORS in a WELL VENTILATED AREA.
DO NOT CONNECT electrical devices until AFTER the generator
is started.
Turn Engine Switch to ON
Turn FUEL PETCOCK to ON (Figure A)
Adjust the CHOKE to CLOSED/CHOKE position (Figure B)
Start the generator manually with the Recoil (Pull) Start.
Once the engine has started, GRADUALLY move the choke lever
to the "RUN/OPEN" position until the engine levels off. Then let
the engine run approximately 5 minutes BEFORE adding
appliances or tools.
You can now connect electrical devices.
O
On
Fuel Petcock (Figure A)
Choke (Figure B)
Run/Open
Closed/Choke
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Oil Type: SAE10W-30 Oil (Must add BEFORE first use)
Oil Capacity: 18.5 fluid oz
Because this generator includes Low Oil Shut Off, the
generator will not start with low oil. Start out with 18.5 oz,
then
FILL UNTIL ALMOST
OVERFLOWING.)
Unleaded gasoline only octane rating of 87 or higher
Maximum Capacity: 3.6 Gallon fuel tank
4
Recoil
Start
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GEN4000
4,000 Surge / 3,500 Running Watts
UNLEADED GASOLINE FUEL
GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS:
• 7.0 HP Engine, 4 Stroke OHV
• Recoil Start
• 3.6 Gallon Fuel Tank
• Low Oil Shut Off
• AVR Automatic Voltage Regulation
• UL Listed Electrical Components
• Engine Shut Off Switch
• Circuit Breaker & Power Outlets
• 1 - 12V D/C Outlet
• 4 - 120V A/C Outlets
• 1 - 120V RV Outlet
• Complies with CARB / EPA emissions
• Run time = 10 hours @ 50% load
• Decibel Rating < 69 db @ 0% load
• Warranty: 2 YEAR Limited Emissions
• Warranty: 1 YEAR Limited
OIL IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS
GENERATOR. IT IS SOLD SEPARATELY.
Read and understand instruction manual
before using generator.
3
4
2
Engine
Switch
Add Gasoline
Add Oil
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