INSPECTION/SETUP
Before Starting
1.Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2.Clean the generator, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3.Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace air filter with a new one as required.
4.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressed air.
5.Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness
Engine Oil Check
1.To check the engine oil level, place the generator on secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2.Remove the dipstick from its holder (Figure 6) and wipe clean.
Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
3.
Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick
4.If the oil level is low, remove the oil filler cap (Figure 8) and fill to a safe operating level (max) as indicated by the dipstick. Fill with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4. Maximum oil capacity is 1.90 quarts (1.8 liters).
Figure 8. Engine Oil Filler Port
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