10000EXL Extended Life Generator
8.Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with a 30mm capscrew and lock nut.
9.With the wheels on, secure the support leg assembly to the cradle with 20 mm long capscrews, flat washers, and lock washers.
10.Check each fastener to ensure it is secure and the tires are inflated between
To fill your engine with oil:
•Place generator on a level surface.
•Follow the oil grade recommendations and oil fill instructions given in the engine owner’s manual.
NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
CHECK BATTERY / ATTACH NEGATIVE BATTERY WIRE
The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and
To install:
•Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black) cable.
•Remove nut and washer on the negative battery terminal.
•Slide the negative battery cable over the screw on the negative terminal (Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Negative Battery Connection
Negative |
Battery Cable |
•Reattach washer and nut and tighten.
•Verify that the connections to the battery and generator are tight and secure.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Add Oil
CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
Add Gasoline
WARNING! NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot.Allow unit to cool for two minutes before refueling. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
WARNING! DO NOT overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel expansion.
•Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. DO NOT use premium gasoline. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline.
•Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
•Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 3).
Figure 3 — Typical Fuel Expansion Space
AirSpace | Tank | |
Fuel | ||
1.5” | ||
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• Install fuel cap and permit any spilled gasoline to evaporate.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.Also, experience indicates that
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See “Storage” on page 14. NEVER use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
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