ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The hitch pin should be pushed into the axle until the center of the pin rests on top of the axle.
Repeat with the second wheel.
securing the handle
See Figure 6.
Grasp the handle and lift up and back until it locks in place. Make sure the handle is securely locked in place before at- tempting to move the generator.
To collapse the handle for storage, pull and hold the release pin while pushing the handle down.
warning:
Do not attempt to lift the unit by the handle assembly. If it is necessary to lift the generator, always grasp by the frame. Use proper lifting techniques to avoid back injury.
operation
DANGER:
Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors will KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon mon- oxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawl- spaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Us- ing a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.
ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in generator exhaust.
Even when you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You could have carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
This generator is designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools, and motor loads.
BEFORE OPERATING the UNIT
Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
Always position the generator on a flat firm surface.
danger:
Failure to properly ground generator can result in elec- trocution, especially if the generator is equipped with a wheel kit. National Electric Code requires generator to be properly grounded to an approved earth ground. Call an electrician for local grounding requirements.
CAUTION:
Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly filled with lubricant will result in equipment failure.
checking/adding lubricant
See Figure 7.
Engine lubricant has a major influence on engine perfor- mance and service life. For general,
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