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.
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
certification mark and API service symbol with
“SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING” or higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic 
oil does not alter required oil change intervals.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1.Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2.Clean area around oil fill, remove oil cap/dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth. Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and and check oil level.
3.Verify oil is at “Full” mark (A) on dipstick. Replace and tighten oil cap/dipstick.
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Adding Engine Oil
1.Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2.Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level.
3.If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the “Full” mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
NOTICE
Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not start, or hard starting.
•DO NOT overfill.
•If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.
4.Replace and tighten oil cap/dipstick.
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