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Operation (cont’d)

Fill gasoline tank (if using gasoline)

Check the gasoline level in the generator’s tank if you will be operating the generator on gasoline.

If needed, fill tank with fresh unleaded gasoline from a portable container, after first reading the warnings and instructions below.

WARNING: Gasoline fire/explosion hazard

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Heat, sparks, and flames can ignite gasoline vapors, which can become widespread during fueling. A flash fire and/or explosion could result and cause serious injury or death. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Carefully follow all the instructions in this section to avoid the following conditions which could result in gasoline ignition:

•gas vapor collection inside enclosures

•static electric sparks

•sparks from electric wiring, batteries, or running engines

•sources of heat (such as a hot engine or exhaust)

•open flames, including pilot lights

1)Before starting, review the following general safety precautions for fueling:

a)Never pump gasoline directly into the generator’s gas tank at a gas station – high velocity flow from the pump could result in a static electric build-up in the generator’s tank. Always use a portable container to fill the tank. See warning box about static electric spark hazards below.

b)Fill gasoline tank OUTDOORS – never indoors.

c)Stay away from all sources of heat, sparks, and flames. Do not smoke.

2)Turn generator engine off and allow to cool for at least two minutes before removing gas cap.

Note: A running or still-hot engine is hot enough to ignite fuel.

3)Remove generator gasoline cap.

4)Add gasoline through the fill opening:

-Use only a UL-approved portable gasoline container to transfer the gasoline to the generator’s tank. Follow the safety warning and instructions below for avoiding static electric sparking.

-Do NOT overfill the gasoline tank. Allow at least 1/2” of empty space below the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion.

WARNING: Static electric spark hazard

A static electric spark can explosively ignite gasoline vapor, resulting in a flash fire that could cause serious injury or death.

To avoid static electric sparking while filling the gasoline tank, the

following steps must be followed to minimize and safely dissipate static electric charge build-up before and during the fueling process:

•Always dissipate static charge from your body before beginning the fueling process by touching a grounded metal object at a safe distance from fuel sources.

•Never fill the generator’s gas tank directly from the fuel pump –

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Contents M165939J Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Generator About Your GeneratorRead this Manual About Your Generator cont’dSpecifications Item #165939J SpecificationsPart numbers Description Safety Label Locations Item #165939JDescription Machine Component Identification Item #165939JReference Guide Reference 13 120V, 20A, Duplex Example conversion to watts Power Load Planning & ManagementTotal 6275W Power Load Planning & Management cont’dInstallation / Initial Set-Up Planning the Power LoadUnpacking & Delivery Inspection Gas Hook-up Installation for Natural Gas or LPG if needed Installation / Initial Set-Up Set-up either as a Building BACK-UP or Portable Power Source Generator Current/Power Maximum Extension Cord Length Select a Suitable Site Structure allow at least a 7’ clearance Grounding the generator Battery Installation Operation General safety rules for operationOperation cont’d Operation cont’d Manual Preparing for OperationOperation cont’d Natural Gas Start LPG/NG supply If usingOperation cont’d Starting the Engine Using LP/NG To start engine using LP or Natural GasTo start engine using gasoline Checking Generator Output Connecting Loads Switching Fuels during operation Stop the engine using the following stepsStopping Storage & Exercise When you are finished using the generator, you mustOperation cont’d Maintenance & Repair Maintenance & RepairMaintenance & Repair cont’d Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSummary of Importation Information for Operation Battery SafetySummary of Importation Information for Operation cont’d Installation / Initial Set-up SafetyPersonal protective equipment Know how to operate\Gasoline Safety Propane & Natural Gas SafetySafety During Use Safety After use Generator Exploded View Rev J Fig # Description Qty Wiring Diagram Rev J Diag # Description Qty Diag # Description Qty Fuel Delivery System Rev JRef # Description Qty Generator Head Exploded View Rev J
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