Features and Controls

Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator.

Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

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A - Fuel Tank — Capacity of 1.32 U.S. gallons (5.0 L).

B - Circuit Breaker (AC) — A push-to-reset circuit breaker is provided to protect the receptacle and generator against electrical overload.

C - 120 Volt AC, 15 Amp, Duplex Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of

120 Volt AC, 15 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting, appliance, tool, and motor loads.

D - Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.

E - 12 Volt DC, 8.3 Amp Accessory Jacks — May be used to power 12 Volt DC electrical devices or recharge

12 Volt DC batteries.

F - Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.

G - Data Tag — Provides model, revision, and serial number of generator. Please have these readily available when calling for assistance.

H - Spark Plug — Access to engine spark plug.

J - Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.

K - Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine. L - Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine.

M - Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine.

N - Engine Switch — Set this switch to “On” before using recoil starter. Set switch to “Off” to stop engine.

Items Not Shown:

Engine Identification — Provides model, type and code of engine. Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.

Oil Drain Plug — Drain engine oil here.

Oil Fill Cap — Check and fill engine with oil here.

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Husqvarna 420 GN manual Features and Controls, Volt DC batteries, Fuel Valve Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine

420 GN specifications

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