Assembly, Before Starting The Engine, Add Engine Oil

Section 3: Assembly

5.Place one end of needle nose pliers on bottom of axle and other end of pliers on top of e-ring. Seat e-ring by pressing pliers closed.

6.Repeat step 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.

8.To aid support leg assembly, rest generator on cradle, engine end down. Attach support leg with two

M8 x 16mm cap screws and two locking hex nuts as shown.

9.Use two 13 mm wrenches to tighten leg hardware. Rest generator on wheels and support leg.

10.Center handle bracket on generator frame at support leg end of cradle, as shown.

11.Attach handle bracket with two M8 x 45mm cap screws and two locking hex nuts.

12.Check that all fasteners are tight and the tires are inflated to value marked on tire or within 15 and 40 psi.

• Place generator on a level surface.

CAUTION

Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure.

•Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.

•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.

•Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil recommendations and instructions.

NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to engine owner’s manual for recommendations.

NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.

NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on

gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING FUEL

•Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors.

•DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

1.Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.

2.Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

3.Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 2).

Figure 2 - Fuel Expansion

4.Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.