Troy-Bilt 30248 Owner's Manual page 10

Section 4: Opecat[on
the Engine
i. Turn OFF and unpiug all electricai ioads from generator
panel receptacies. NEVER start or stop engine with
electricai devices piugged in and turned ON.
2. Let engine run at no:ioad for severai minutes to
stabilize internai temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Turn engine off according to instructions given in the
engineowner's manual
4. Move fuei vaive to "Off" position.
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, NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage
than generator or receptacle can supply.
, DO NOT overload the generator: See "Don't Overload
Generator',
[ 20 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex
Each dupiex receptacle (Figure 5) is protected against
overioad by a push-to-reset circuit breaker.
Use each receptacle to operate i20VoitAC, single-phase,
60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW)
at 20 Amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated for
125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps (or greater).
G E N E RATO R ADAPTE R
CORD SET
The generator comes with a 25' generator adapter cord set
designed to provide two sets of [20Voit_ 20 Amp oudets from
one [20Voit, 20Amp dupiex receptacle (Figure 6).The
generator adapter cord set provides a convenient suppiy of
emergency power so that your generator can be operated
safeiy outside.
The maximum load on each outlet is 20 Amps.The
maximum total load on both black wire outlets or white
stripe wire oudets is 20 Amps.
NOTE: Follow ail safety precautions when connecting any
extension cord or device to the generator.
COLD WEATHER
OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4°8 combined with high humidity), your generator
may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the
crankcase breather system.To reduce this problem, you
need to perform the following:
I. Hake sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.
2. Open fuel valve (turn valve to open position).
3. Use SAE 5Wo30 oil (synthetic preferred, see engine
manual).
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
5. Haintain generator following"Haintenance Schedule"
in engine manual.
6.
Shelter unit from elements.