Operation; Pre-Operation - Coleman CM04143N Operator's Manual

moving components causing equipment damage
and/or personal injury.
9. While in operation, keep all persons away from
the immediate area surrounding your generator.
10. Be sure all powered devices are shut off prior
to connecting them to the generator.
11. Keep the generator clean and well maintained
at all times.
12. Be sure that all tools and appliances are in
good repair and are properly grounded. Use
devices that have three prong power cords. If a
extension cord is used, be sure that it has three
prongs for proper grounding.
13. Never operate the generator with damaged,
broken or missing parts. DO NOT operate the
generator while any of the protective shrouds or
guards are removed.
14. Do not refill the fuel tank while the engine is
running. Use precautions to prevent fuel spillage
during refills. Be sure the fuel tank cap is securely
in place before starting the engine. Allow engine
to cool for at least two minutes before refueling.
15. Be sure to store gasoline in clean containers
that do not contain water, dirt or rust because this
will cause the engine to shut down.
Never operate this generator in an explosive
atmosphere, inside your home or basement,
or any other poorly ventilated area.
Never operate your generator under
these conditions:
1. Rain or inclement weather
2. Excessive vibration
3. Sparking
4. Electric output loss
5. Changing or fluctuating engine speed
6. Overheating in connected equipment
7. Damaged receptacles
8. Engine misfire
9. Damaged, broken or missing parts
10. Shrouds/guards removed
1,850W PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATOR
Operate your generator only after
you have:
1. Read and understand these
instructions
2. Clear immediate area of all
persons
3. Properly grounded the generator
4. Properly grounded any tools
or appliances that you'll be
operating
5. Placed the generator on a flat,
level surface
6. Placed the generator in a well-
ventilated area
7. A 10-gauge copper wire
Shut off the generator engine and disconnect
the spark plug wire before performing any
service or maintenance to the unit.

OPERATION

PRE-OPERATION

1. Check fuel level before starting your generator.
Always use clean, unleaded, mid-to-premium
grade gasoline for best results. Do not overfill and
allow some space at the top of the tank for
expansion.
We recommend that you use unleaded fuel
because it produces fewer engine and spark
plug deposits and extends the life of exhaust
system components. Using lower octane
gasoline can cause persistent "pinging" or
heavy "spark knock" which, if severe, can
lead to engine damage. If "spark knock" or
"pinging" occurs at a steady engine speed
under normal
gasoline.
2. Check oil level before starting the engine. The
oil level should be positioned between the lower
and upper marks of the oil fill cap shown on Page
4.
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