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PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR
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 7). Wipe dipstick clean.
2.Insert dipstick into oil filler neck. Do not screw it in. Oil level should be at top of filler neck. Oil should cover most of dipstick.
3.If level is low, fill to top of oil filler neck (see Figure 7). Only use oil rec- ommended in engine owner’s manual.
Note: If oil level is too low, oil alert system will shutdown engine and prevent engine from restarting.
Oil Level
At Top Of
Filler Neck
FUEL
WARNING: Diesel fuel pre- sents a hazard of fire. Diesel fuel is flammable.
•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 ex- pand. If you overfill tank, fuel can overflow onto hot engine. This can cause fire. After refu- eling, tightly close fuel tank cap.
•Do not spill fuel. 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, diesel fuel. Use diesel fuel with cetane rating of 45 or higher. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in fuel tank.
See engine owner’s manual for more information.
WARNING: Battery contains sulfuric acid. Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Do not tilt generator with battery in- stalled. Tilting could cause battery acid to spill. Wear protective cloth- ing and face shield when servic- ing. Keep out of children’s reach.
•If battery acid gets on your skin, wash with water.
•If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush with water at least 15 min- utes. Call a doctor at once.
Battery acid is poisonous.
•If swallowed, drink large amounts of water or milk. Fol- low with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil. Call a doctor at once.
CAUTION: If you remove bat- tery, insulate the red, positive
(+)battery cable terminal. Insu- late with electrical tape. Ex- posed terminal may spark when generator runs.
IMPORTANT: Make sure battery con- nections are the correct polarity. This gen- erators uses negative ground,
This generator has and electric starter. A battery is not supplied with generator. You must provide a
Dipstick
Oil
Figure 7 - Checking Oil Level
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
are supplied with generator. You must in- stall these cables before mounting battery.
Always wear safety glasses when working with battery. Make sure battery terminals are clean. Make sure cable connections are tight.
Always shut down engine before removing or attaching battery cables. Always remove the negative
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