Safety
Setup
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Initial Tool Set Up/Assembly
Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
To prevent serious injury:
Operate only with proper spark arrestor installed.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required.
The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
CAUTION: This generator is not intended to power sensitive electronic equipment without the addition of an appropriate line conditioner and surge protector (both not included). Sensitive electronic equipment includes, but is not limited to, audio/video equipment, some television sets, computers, and printers. Sensitive electronic equipment should be operated on approved inverter type generators or pure sine wave generators.
Note: Wheel Kit, item # 68531 (sold separately) can be used with this generator.
Grounding
The Generator must be properly grounded before | Terminal on the Control Panel to a grounding rod |
use. Have the unit grounded by a qualified | (not included) that has been driven at least 24 |
electrician if you are not qualified to do so. | inches deep into the earth. The grounding rod must |
To ground the Generator, connect a #6 AWG | be an |
which can adequately ground the Generator. | |
grounding wire (not included) from the Grounding |
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High Altitude Operation |
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peration
The fuel system on this generator may be influenced by operation at higher altitudes. Proper operation can be ensured by installing an altitude kit when required. See the table at right to determine when an altitude kit is required. Operating this generator without the proper altitude kit installed may increase the engine’s emissions and decrease fuel economy and performance. Kits should be installed by a qualified mechanic. The kits may be requested from Customer service. See parts list for details.
Altitude Range* | Kit Part Number |
Up to 3000 ft | No modification needed |
#174 | |
#175 |
*Elevation above sea level
**At elevations above 8000 ft, the engine may experience decreased performance
Maintenance
Page 8 | For Pump technical questions, please call | Item 68526 / 68529 |
For Engine technical questions, please call |
