Connect The Battery; Install The Spark Arrester; Add Engine Oil - Champion Category 5 46512 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

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Connect the Battery

1 . Remove the protective cover from the red (+) lead on
the battery .
2 . Attach the red (+) lead to the red (+) terminal on the
battery with the cap screw (M6x10) and secure with
the lock washer (M6) .
3 . Repeat steps 1-2 for the black (–) battery lead .

Install the Spark Arrester

Insert the spark arrester screen into the muffler outlet .
Secure the spark arrester by placing the cover plate over
the end of the screen, with the lettering facing outward .
Secure the cover plate with the two screws and lock
washers provided with the spark arrester kit .
NOTE
Federal and local laws and administrative
requirements indicate when and where spark
arresters are required . When ordered, spark
arresters are required for operation of this generator
in National Forest lands . In California, this
generator must not be used on any forest- covered
land, brush-covered land, or grass- covered land
unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester .
CAuTION
Failure to install the spark arrester may result in an
increased risk of fire .

Add Engine Oil

CAuTION
DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before
it has been properly filled with the recommended
type and amount of oil . Damage to the generator as
a result of failure to follow these instructions will
void your warranty .
NOTE
The recommended oil type is 10W-30 4-cycle
automotive oil . Please see "Specifications" section
for more information on oil types .
1 . Place the generator on a flat, level surface .
2 . Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil .
3 . Add 0 .63 qt (0 .6 L) of oil (included) and replace oil
fill cap/dipstick . See "Specifications" pages for oil
recommendations based on operating conditions .
4 . Check engine oil level daily and add as needed .
CAuTION
The engine is equipped with a low-oil-shutoff and
will stop when the oil level in the crankcase falls
below the threshold level .
ASSEMBLy
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