Sportsman GEN3KIT30A Instruction Manual page 41

CHECK ENGINE OIL
Remove side panel, remove oil filler cap and check the engine oil level. Make sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oil filler hole.
l WARNING: The generator has been shipped without engine oil. Fill with oil or it will not start.
Do not tilt the generator when adding engine oil. This could result in overfilling and damage to the engine
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l If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with suitable oil to upper level line. Do not screw in the oil filler cap when checking oil level.
l Oil Type: SAE 10W30
GROUND
Ground this generator by tightening the grounding nut against a grounding wire. (See Figure 3.)
Use a No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire, which is generally considered an acceptable
grounding wire. The other end of this grounding wire should be connected to a copper or brass grounding rod
that is driven into the earth. Proper grounding of the 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.
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
l Before starting the engine, do not connect electric apparatus.
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to the "ON" position.
2. Turn the fuel tank cap air vent knob clockwise to
the "OPEN" position. Turn the engine switch to the
"ON" or "RUN" position.
3. Turn the choke lever to the "Close/Choke" position.
4. PUMP the PRIMER button until the glass bowl is full.
5. Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until resistance is felt. This is the "Compression" point. Return the handle to its
original position and pull swiftly. Do not fully pull out the rope. After starting, allow the starter handle to return to its
original position while still holding the handle. Grasp the carrying handle firmly to prevent the generator from falling
over when pulling the recoil starter.
6. Warm up the engine without a load for a few minutes.
7. Turn the choke lever back to RUN position, then plug in appliances.
USING ELECTRIC POWER
AC APPLICATION
(a) Turn off the switch(es) of the electrical appliance(s) before connecting to the generator.
(b) Insert the plug(s) of the electrical appliance(s) into the receptacle.
l Be sure the electric apparatus is turned off before plugging in.
l Be sure the total load is within generator rated output.
l Be sure the socket load current is within socket rated current.
l The economy control switch must be turned to "OFF" when using electric devices that require a large starting
current, such as a compressor or a submergible pump.
Oil Capacity: 7.5 ounces
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Figure 3
The Grounding Terminal is located on the front of the
generator, to the right of the AC Output socket.