5250W Portable Generator

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator.

Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Recoil Starter

Rocker Switch

 

(on engine shroud)

Fuel Tank

 

Choke Lever

Circuit

Breakers (AC)

Air Cleaner

 

120/240 Volt AC,

Spark Arrester Muffler

30 Amp Receptacle

 

 

Oil Fill

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp

 

Duplex Receptacle

Grounding Fastener

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle — May be

Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push-to-reset circuit breakers

used to supply electrical power for the operation of

are provided to protect the generator against electrical

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting,

overload.

appliance, tool and motor loads.

Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons.

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May

Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a

be used to supply electrical power for the operation of

qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency

120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz

having jurisdiction.

electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

Oil Fill — Add engine oil here.

Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris

Recoil starter — Used to start the engine.

out of intake air.

Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using

Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.

 

Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers

 

engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.

 

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