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STOW G-4.5R — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
12. GFCI Ground – This ground connection point should be connect to a good earth ground (ground rod).
13. Oil Alarm Indicator – This indicator will light in the event of low oil. Applies to units with S/N 5498030 and below.
This ROBIN engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown capability. A built in sensor will automatically
NOTEturn off the engine should the oil level fall below a safe operating condition. Make sure the generator is placed on level
ground. Placing the generator on level ground will ensure that the low oil sensor will function properly.
14. Choke Lever – Used for starting the engine. Close the choke lever when starting a cold engine or in cold weather conditions.The choke enriches the fuel mixture. Open the choke lever if starting a warm engine or in warm weather conditions.
15. Fuel Cock Lever – Turn this lever downward to start (down)the flow of fuel to the carburetor. Turn upward to stop (up) the flow of fuel.
16. Throttle Lever – Used to adjust engine RPM speed.This unit is set at the factory and is not adjustable.
17. Engine – This generator uses a 9.0 HP ROBIN air- cooled,
18. Recoil Starter (Pull Rope) – Used for
19. Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from entering the fuel system. Remove
20. Muffler/Heat Shield – Used to reduce noise and emissions. NEVER touch this heat shield when the generator is in use. Always allow time for the generator to cool down before performing maintenance.
21. Oil Dipstick/ Filler Cap– Remove the filler cap dipstick when checking the engine oil level. Add engine oil through this filler port. See Table 4 for recommended type engine oil.
22. Oil Drain Plug – Remove this plug to drain engine oil from the crankcase.
23. Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 inch). Clean spark plug once a week
24. Carburetor Fuel Cup – Inspect the fuel cup weekly for water and dirt. Clean as referenced in the maintenance section of this manual.
25. Generator Housing – Contains the rotor, rectifer field coil assembly, aramature, bearings and other components that make up generator asembly.
26. Fuel Gauge – Read this gauge to determine when fuel is low.
27. Fuel Gauge/Tank – Remove this cap to add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank. Replenish with clean unleaded gasoline. Make sure cap is tightened securely. DO NOT over fill. Fuel tank capacity is 5 gallons (19 liters).
28. Lifting Bail Eye – Attach a rope or chain to this lifting eye when lifting of the generator is required. Never stand underneath the generator while it is being lifted. Place lifting eye in down position when not in use. Applies to units
with S/N 5498031 and above.
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