Carton Contents, Before Starting the Engine

Generac Mega 2500 Extended Life Generator

CARTON CONTENTS

The following parts are shipped loose with your Generator:

•Main Unit — Generator with wheels and guide handle

•Wire Form

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Perform the following tasks before trying to start the generator engine:

• Battery Charge Cables

Become familiar with each piece before assembling the Generator. Check all contents against the illustration on Page 5. If any parts are missing or damaged, call the Generator Helpline at 1-800-270–1408.

TO REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON

•Remove loose parts included with Generator.

•Slice two corners at guide handle end of carton from top to bottom so the panel can be folded down flat, then remove all packing material.

•Raise guide handle and secure in place.

Figure 2 — Raise Guide Handle

Loosen knobs

to raise handle

Tighten knobs when

handle is straight.

•Remove the unit by rolling it out the opening in the carton, then check carton for additional loose parts.

•Insert the wire support.

Figure 3 — Insert Wire Support

ADD OIL TO ENGINE

Note: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF and SG rated SAE 30 weight. Use no special additives. DO NOT USE SAE 10W-40.

Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

colder 32°F warmer

5W–3010W–30

Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible damage from running low on oil.

•Place Generator on a level surface

•Clean area around oil fill and remove oil dipstick.

Figure 4 — Remove Oil Dipstick

Dipstick

•	Wipe dipstick clean.
•	Pour oil into the oil fill opening until oil reaches FULL
	mark on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
•	Install oil dipstick, hand tighten securely.
	CAUTION: Any attempt to crank or start the
	engine before it has been properly serviced
	with the recommended oil results in an engine
	failure.
NOTE: The generator’s revolving field rides on a pre-
lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
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