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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS
GENERATOR
FEATURES
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RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT BREAKER
The circuit breakers protect the receptacles and alternator. Overloading generator will trip circuit breaker. A short circuit in item being powered will also trip breaker. If this occurs, unplug electrical load from recep- tacle. Let circuit breaker cool down. Push circuit breaker button to reset.
Electric motors need higher starting current. They require up to
Note: High ambient temperature will cause nuisance tripping.
Normal 20 | Tripped 20 |
Figure 4 - Receptacle Circuit Breaker Button
ENGINE CIRCUIT BREAKER
This circuit breaker, or fuse, protects the battery charging circuit. A short circuit will trip the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker will also trip if you install the battery wrong. Push circuit breaker button to reset. The fuse is located inside of the Keyswitch box.
OIL ALERT
| ON | |
| OFF START | |
Engine Circuit | ENGINE SW | |
CIRCUIT | ||
Breaker Button | ||
BREAKER | ||
| ON/push OFF |
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 at top of filler neck the upper limit mark on dipstick.
3.If level is low, fill to top of oil filler neck (see Figure 6). Only use oil recom- mended 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
Figure 6 - Checking Oil Level
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. Al- ways allow room for fuel to expand. If you overfill tank, fuel can overflow onto hot engine. This can cause fire or explo- sion. 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 con- tainer. Store fuel in a well- vented area free of open flames or sparks.
Use clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. Use gasoline with octane rating of 86 or higher. Service station gasoline pumps should dis- play 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.
BATTERY
WARNING: Battery gives off explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes away. Do not remove or install battery cables when engine is cranking or running. Only service or use battery in a
Figure 5 - Engine Circuit Breaker
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