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 (877) 224-0458. If calling for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial number from the data tag available. See Generator Controls and Features for data tag location.

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.

4.Leave generator on carton to install wheel kit.

The generator is supplied with:

•Engine oil bottle

•Battery charge cables

•Operator’s manual

•Engine operator’s manual

•Wheel kit

Install Wheel Kit

The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability of your generator.

NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use.

You will need the following tool to install these components:

• Needle Nose Pliers

Install the wheel kit as follows:

1.Tip generator up onto handle end.

2.Slide axle (A) through both axle mounting brackets on cradle frame.

A

B

D

C

3.Slide a flat washer (B) and wheel (C) over the axle.

4.Slide another flat washer (B) over the axle.

5.Insert cotter pin (D) through hole on axle. Bend the ends of the cotter pin over the axle with a needle-nose pliers to retain wheel.

6.Repeat step 3 thru 5 to secure second wheel.

7.Tip generator back down onto wheels.

Add Engine Oil

• Place generator on a level surface.

NOTE: Verify provided oil bottles are the correct viscosity for current ambient temperature.

•Refer to engine operator’s manual and follow oil recommendations and instructions.

NOTICE

Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure.

•Refer to engine manual for oil information.

•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.

NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to engine operator’s manual for recommendations.

Add Fuel

NOTE: Refer to engine operator’s manual and follow fuel recommendations.

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING FUEL

•Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors.

•DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.

•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

1.Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

2.Slowly add unleaded gasoline (A) to fuel tank (B). Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space (C) for fuel expansion as shown.

C

B

A

3.Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.

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420 GN specifications

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