NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and shorten its life.
•DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.
•DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
•Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oil.
•Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
Battery Maintenance
Other than float charging, described elsewhere, no maintenance is required for the starting battery. Keep the battery and terminals clean and dry.
IMPORTANT: Battery charging should be performed in a dry location, such as inside a garage.
StatStation™
The StatStation™ displays the nominal load on generator based on output frequency. It also has a built in maintenance reminder.
Wattage Monitor Operation
The display is two
As generator load increases, the display values will increase. When the displayed values begin flashing, the user should stop adding electrical loads to the generator.
If the power usage becomes too high, the letters “OL” (for Over Load) will flash on the display. The user should reduce the amount of load attached to the generator.
Maintenance Reminder
The LED will display certain codes to alert you to check oil, change oil, check or replace air filter and check or replace spark plug. The following codes will display:
“C1” Check oil at 8 hour increments “C2” Change oil at 50 hour increments
“C3” Check or replace air filter at 25 hour increments “C4” Check or replace spark plug at 100 hour increments
To take advantage of the StatStation “maintenance reminder” capabilities, the user must press the reset button after completing the maintenance called for in the displayed code (C1, C2, C3, or C4). This results in a display of “Co” or “CA”, depending on how long the button is pressed:
1)“Co” - Pressing the reset button once quickly will display "Co" (clearing to zero). This will clear any maintenance codes that have elapsed up to that point and they will begin timing again from zero.
2)“CA” - Pressing and holding the reset button for
2 seconds will display "CA" (clearing all). This clears all maintenance codes, even if they have not yet reached their service point, and they will begin timing again from zero.
If nominal load and maintenance codes appear simultaneously, the LED shall display, alternately, the nominal load and code as follows:
The code will display for 3 seconds, then 1/2 second off. The load will display for 6 seconds and then 1/2 second off.
Engine Maintenance
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR
•Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
•Use approved spark plug tester.
•DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty Certified oils for best performance. Other
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine. Use the chart to select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected.
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
**Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC
“SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING” or higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic 
oil does not alter required oil change intervals.
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