Assembly
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended fuel and oil.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at (800)
Unpack Generator
1.Set the carton on a rigid, flat surface.
2.Remove everything from carton except generator.
3.Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom.
The generator is supplied with:
NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could damage it and shorten its life.
•DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil. This could result in an engine failure.
5.Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
6.Replace the maintenance cover and hand tighten the two maintenance cover screws.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
•Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
•A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). For high altitude use, see High Altitude.
•Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
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1. Place generator on a level surface. |
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2. | Loosen the two maintenance cover screws and remove |
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| control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications). | ||
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3. | Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. |
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| • Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes | |
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| • Fill fuel tank outdoors. | |
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| • DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion. | |
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