6.
Operation .........................................................................................................................................23
6.1
Connection to a home system ..........................................................................................................23
6.2
Total load ..........................................................................................................................................24
6.3
6.4
Grounding .........................................................................................................................................25
6.5
Checks before start-up .....................................................................................................................26
6.6
6.6.1
Starting the engine ..............................................................................................................26
6.7
6.8
6.8.1
Charging a battery ...............................................................................................................30
6.9
Connecting in parallel mode .............................................................................................................31
6.10
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................32
7.
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................33
7.1
7.2
Fuel ...................................................................................................................................................34
7.3
Engine oil ..........................................................................................................................................34
7.4
Engine air filter ..................................................................................................................................36
7.4.1
Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................36
7.4.2
Replacement .......................................................................................................................36
7.5
Cleaning the spark guard .................................................................................................................37
7.6
7.7
7.8
Storage .............................................................................................................................................39
7.9
Disposal ............................................................................................................................................39
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