Step-By-Step Quick Start
Guide To Using Your Generator
1
Remove Generator From Package
Oil Type: SAE10W-30 Oil (Must add BEFORE first use)
2
Add Oil
Oil Capacity: 12.0 fluid oz
Because this generator includes Low Oil Shut Off, the
generator will not start with low oil. Start out with 12.0 oz,
then fill until almost overflowing.)
3
Add Fuel
Unleaded gasoline only octane rating of 87 or higher
Maximum Capacity: 1.2 Gallon fuel tank
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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This generator includes
ATTENTION
a built-in Carbon Monoxide
Warning Alert! The generator
will automatically shut-off if
dangerous levels of Carbon
ALERT!
Monoxide is detected.
Add Gasoline
4
Recoil
4
Start
Engine
Switch
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GEN2000
2,000 Surge / 1,400 Running Watts
UNLEADED GASOLINE FUEL
GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS:
• 3.5 HP Engine, 4 Stroke OHV
• Recoil Start
• 1.2 Gallon Fuel Tank
• Low Oil Shut Off
• UL Listed Electrical Components
• Engine Shut Off Switch
• Circuit Breaker & Power Outlets
• 1-12V DC Outlet
• 2 -120V AC Outlets
• Complies with EPA emissions
• Run time = 9 hours @ 50% load
• Decibel Rating < 68 db @ 0% load
• If you are using a generator 3,000 ft. above
sea level, the generator may not function
properly because of air flow getting through
the carburetor.
• High Altitude Use: This generator is not
recommended for high altitude use 3,000 ft.
above sea level.
• 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
2
Add Oil
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