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Buffalo Tools instruction manual GEN154 2000 Surge Watts/1500 Running Watts Portable Generator

Models: GEN154

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In addition to the previously described safety information, familiarize yourself with all safety and hazard placards on this generator.

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Buffalo Tools instruction manual GEN154 2000 Surge Watts/1500 Running Watts Portable Generator

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY - NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USEDO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER - CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE PORTABLE GENERATORFEATURES GEN154 2000 Surge Watts / 1500 Running Watts Portable Generator4-Stroke OHV Engine Recoil Start 2.4 HP Gasoline Engine Automatic Low Oil Shutdown 1 - 120 Volt A/C OutletTABLE OF CONTENTS Step 1 - Add OilStep 2 - Add Gasoline Step 3 - Ground The GeneratorRECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS What You Need to Know About Safety InstructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STOPNotice Regarding Emissions Legal RequirementsUsage Misuse of this generator can damage it or shorten its life GEN154 2000 Surge Watts/1500 Running Watts Portable Generator GEN154 2000 Surge Watts/1500 Running Watts Portable Generator GENERATOR TO THE RETAILER PACKAGE CONTENTSSTOP GENERATOR COMPONENTS 1 Fuel Tank Cap 2 Control Panel 3 Grounding Terminal 4 Oil Access8 Ignition Switch 5 Recoil Starter 6 Carburetor Choke Lever 7 Fuel CockUsing this Generator for the First-Time PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USEStep 1 - Add Oil Figure 1 - Open the Oil Access PanelStep 2 - Add Gasoline Step 3 - Ground the GeneratorModel GEN154 Fuel Tank Capacity gals /L Model GEN154 Fuel TypeSubsequent Use of this Generator Step 1 - Verify Oil LevelStep 2 - Verify Gas Level Step 3 - Ground the GeneratorThe Recoil Start is located on the left side of the generator STARTING THE GENERATORSTOP USING THE GENERATOR AC UsageModel GEN154 Rated Running Wattage 1500Do not connect 50Hz or 3-phase loads to this generator DC Usage SOME NOTES ABOUT POWER CORDSFigure 6 - Maximum Extension Cord Lengths by Power Requirement Storage batteries emit highly explosive hydrogen gas when chargedMAINTENANCE/CARE Recommended Maintenance ScheduleCleaning the Generator STOPPING THE GENERATORChecking the Oil Level Changing/Adding OilOil Capacity fluid oz./L Oil Type RecommendedAir Filter Maintenance Spark Plug MaintenanceEmptying the Fuel Tank Figure 9 - Measuring the spark plug gapSTORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES TROUBLESHOOTINGSymptom SolutionGEN154 2000 Surge Watts/1500 Running Watts Portable Generator Page GEN1540809 GEN154 2000 Surge Watts/1500 Running Watts Portable Generator