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Generator Controls and Features

Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator.

Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

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Generator is shown with roof, oil filter access door, battery access door and control panel cover removed.

See Figures 5 through 8, earlier, for important LP fuel tank component views.

A - Engine Model Number Identification — (stamped on top of valve cover) Identifies engine model and type.

B - Rotating Screen — Prevents large debris from entering engine cooling airflow stream.

C - Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and fill engine with recommended oil here.

D - Control Panel — Used for various operation and maintenance functions. See “Control Panel Controls and Features” on next page.

E - Oil Drain Hose — Provided to facilitate oil changing.

F - Unit Data Decal — Displays model, revision and serial numbers.

G - Battery — 12 Volt DC, 33 Amp-Hour, sealed battery provides power to start engine. Battery receives trickle charge whenever generator is running.

H - Equipment Grounding Terminal — Connect generator to earth ground here.

K - Lifting Pockets — Provided at each lower corner for lifting generator and attached pad.

L - Fuel Inlet — Fuel supply components are attached to generator here.

M - Exhaust Port — High-performance muffler lowers engine noise to comply with most residential codes. Includes approved spark arrester.

N - Oil Filter — Filters engine oil to prolong generator life.

P - Hazard/Start/Stop Instructions — Observe these warnings and procedures when operating generator.

R - Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element and foam precleaner to protect engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.

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