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Connecting
Generator
To Main
Electrical
Supply
Potential hazards exist when a electrical generator is
connected to the main electrical supply coming into
the house. It is at that point that the generator could
feed back into the utility company's system causing
possible electrocution
of workers who are repairing
electrical lines. To avoid back feeding of electricity
into
utility systems, a double-throw
transfer
switch
should be installed between the generator and utility
power. This device should be installed by a licensed
electrician and in compliance with all local electrical
codes,
NOTE: When installing a Double-Throw
Transfer
Switch, a minimum of 10 gauge wiring must be used.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
Always check engine oil level
before every start. Running
engine low of oil or out of oil could result in
serious damage to the engine.
Adding
Engine
Oil
Your generator has been shipped without
oil in the
engine. Begin by removing the oil dipstick and plug.
Start pouring the oil in slowly.
The engine will hold approximately
26 ounces of oil. To
check the oil, clean and replace the dipstick.
Do not
screw the dip stick in when checking the oil level. Next,
remove the dipstick to check the level. The oil dipstick
is clearly marked with lines that tell you when the
engine has enough oil. Do not fill above this point.
CLEAN
DIPSTICK
•
Remove gas cap.
•
Add unleaded gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank.
Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 85 octane.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Never fill fuel tank corn-
pletely. Fill tank to 1/2"
below the bottom
of the filler neck to provide
space for fuel expansion.
Wipe any fuel spillage
from engine and equipment
before starting
engine.
•
Do not overfill.
Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Never fill fuel tank when
engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when
filling fuel tank.
To Start
Your
Generator
Never run engine indoors or
enclosed, poor ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust
contains
carbon
monox-
ide, an ordorless
and deadly gas.
Open the fuel shut-off valve. Turn counter clock-
wise until the valve stops.
On the engine there is a ON/OFF switch located on
the front panel of the engine.
Place this switch to
the "ON" position.
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NOTE:
When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use a
high quality
detergent
oil classified
"For Service
SESG,SH" rated SAE 30 weight. Use no special additives.
Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your expected
operating temperatures.
SAE Viscosity
Grades
-==,m
TARTING
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
ANTICIPATED
BEFORE
NEXT
OIL CHANGE
Gasoline
Your generator engine is 4 cycle. Use unleaded fuel
only. Never mix oil with gasoline.
•
Move the choke control located on the engine to
"FULL CHOKE" position.
NOTE:
No choke is required on warm engines.
Make
sure choke is in the "NO CHOKE " position on warm
FULL
CHOKE
POSITION
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