Table of Contents

Introduction		.............................................................	1
Read this Manual Thoroughly			1
Safety Rules			1
	Standards Index		3
General Information			4
1.1	Unpacking		4
	1.1.1	Accessory Box	4
1.2	Assembly		4
	1.2.1	Assembling the Wheel Kit and Frame Foot	4
Operation			5
2.1	Know the Generator		5
	2.1.1 Battery Connection (XG7000E & XG8000E)		6
2.2	Hourmeter		6
2.3	Cord Sets and Connection Plugs		6
	2.3.1 120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacle		6
	2.3.2 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle		6
2.4	How to Use the Generator		7
	2.4.1	System Ground	7
	2.4.2	Grounding the Generator	7
	2.4.3 Neutral to Frame Grounding		8
	2.4.4	Connecting Electrical Loads	8
2.5	Don’t Overload the Generator		8
2.6	Wattage Reference Guide		8
2.7	Before Starting the Generator		9
	2.7.1	Adding Engine Oil	9
	2.7.2	Adding Gasoline	9
2.8	To Start the Engine		10
	2.8.1	Manual (Recoil) Starting	10
	2.8.2 Electric Starting (XG7000E & XG8000E)		11
2.9	Stopping the Engine		11
2.10 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System			11
	2.10.1	Restarting	11
2.11	Charging a Battery		11

Maintenance			11
3.1	Maintenance Schedule		11
3.2	Product Specifications		11
	3.2.1	Generator Specifications	11
	3.2.2	Engine Specifications	12
	3.2.3	Emissions Information	12
3.3	General Recommendations		12
	3.3.1	Generator Maintenance	12
	3.3.2 To Clean the Generator		13
	3.3.3	Engine Maintenance	13
	3.3.4	Checking Oil Level	13
	3.3.5 Changing the Oil and Oil Filter		13
	3.3.6 Replacing the Spark Plug		13
3.4	Service Air Cleaner		13
3.5	Clean Spark Arrestor Screen		14
3.6	General	........................................................................	14
3.7	Long Term Storage		14
3.8	Other Storage Tips		15

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