OWNER’S MANUAL
ENGINE OIL
We ship the generator without oil in the engine crankcase. You must add oil before starting engine. See engine owner’s manual for specific oil type.
CHECKING OIL LEVEL AND ADDING OIL
Follow steps below to check oil level. Make sure engine is level and stopped.
1.Remove dipstick (see Figure 6). Wipe dipstick clean.
2.Insert dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level should be between the two dots on dipstick.
3.If level is low, fill to top dot on dipstick. Only use oil recommended in engine owner’s manual.
Note: If oil level is too low, oil alert system will shutdown engine and prevent engine from restarting.
Oil Fill Cap
Upper
Limit
Lower
Limit
Dip Stick
FUEL
WARNING:Gasoline presents a hazard of fire or explosion. Gasoline is flammable. Its vapor is explosive.
•Keep fuel out of children’s reach.
•Refuel generator in a well- vented area.Do not fill fuel tank in the dark. Do not refuel while engine is running. Unhook all electrical loads and shut off engine before refueling.
•Do not overfill fuel tank.Always allow room for fuel to expand. If you overfill tank, fuel can overflow onto hot engine.This can cause fire or explosion. After refueling, tightly close fuel tank cap.
•Do not spill fuel. Fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If fuel spills, make sure area is dry before starting engine.
•Never smoke in refueling area. Never allow open flames or sparks in area.
•Store fuel in approved contain- er. Store fuel in a
Use clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. Use gasoline with octane rating of 86 or higher. Service station gasoline pumps should display the octane rating. Using gasoline with lower octane level could damage engine. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in fuel tank. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
See engine owner’s manual for more information.
HANDLES AND TOP COVER
Follow the steps below to attach the handles and top cover to Model MGH10000C:
1.Remove the two bolts, lock nuts, and washers holding side panels to control panel end of roll cage. Insert bolts with washers through two holes in the handle and then back through roll cage and side screen panels (See Figure 7). Tighten the lock nuts against the side screen panels.
2.Place top cover on top of generator roll cage with notch on control panel side. Use four #8 sems screws provided to at- tach cover to roll cage (See Figure 8).
Roll Cage
Bolts Washers
Handle | Lock Nuts |
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Figure 7 – Attaching Handles to Roll Cage
SEMS Screws
Top Cover
SEMS
Screws
Figure 8 – Attaching Top Cover to Roll Cage
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