OPERATION
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Read this General Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare the illustration in your parts manual with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and ad- justments. Save all manuals for future references.
GENERATOR CAPACITY
IMPORTANT: Exceeding the rated capacity of your generator can result in serious damage to your genera- tor and connected electrical devices. See the Wattage Calculation section in this manual to assist you in de- termining the appliances and tools that can be ran with the wattage capacity of your generator.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Each receptacle has a circuit breaker to protect the generator from overloading. If the circuit breaker trips, unplug all electrical loads from the generator. Let the circuit breaker cool down. Push circuit breaker button to reset.
LOW OIL PROTECTION
To protect the generator engine from damage, the engine is equipped with a Low Oil Protection reliability feature.
When the engine has been shut down for refueling or other purposes and the oil level is low, the Low Oil Protection will prevent the engine from restarting until sufficient oil has been added. NOTE: The Low Oil Protection mechanism is very sensitive. You must fill the engine to the full mark on the dipstick to inactivate this safety device.
IMPORTANT: Low Oil Protection will not automatically shut down the engine if oil level becomes low while the engine is running. Always check engine oil level before starting the engine.
BEFORE START UP
This generator has been shipped from the fac- tory without oil in the crankcase. Operating the unit without oil can damage the engine.
Always check engine oil level before every start. Running engine low of oil or out of oil could result in serious damage to the engine.
Follow the steps listed below before starting gener- ator:
1.Check engine oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for correct grade and quantity of oil.
2.Check fuel level, fill as required. Make sure genera- tor is turned off and has been allowed time to cool
down. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2" below the bottom of the filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting en- gine.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated areas, engine exhaust contains car- bon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
3.Make sure generator is grounded in accordance with local requirements.
4.All electrical loads MUST be disconnected
Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation. Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in overheating of attachments and could cause a fire. Never attempt to
You MUST unplug any load from the generator before starting to prevent permanent damage to any appliances.
11 — ENG
