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PORTABLE GENERATOR

1500 Starting Watts / 1200 Running Watts

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ............................ 1

Introduction .......................... 1

Portable Power Generator . ................ 1

Accessories .......................... 1

This Booklet .......................... 1

Manual Conventions . ...................... 2

Safety Rules . ........................... 3

Controls and Features ..................... 5

Generator . ........................... 5

Power Panel .......................... 6

Parts Included ........................ 7

Other ............................ 7

Assembly .............................. 8

Remove the Generator from the Shipping Carton . 8

Attaching the Engine Vibration Mounts . ....... 8

Attaching the Alternator Vibration Mounts . ..... 8

Add Engine Oil ........................ 8

Add Fuel ............................ 9

Grounding ........................... 9

Operation . ............................ 10

Generator Location .................... 10

Grounding .......................... 10

Surge Protection ...................... 10

Starting the Engine .................... 10

Connecting Electrical Loads .............. 11

Stopping the Engine ................... 11

Do Not Overload Generator . .............. 11

Capacity ......................... 11

Power Management . ................. 11

Maintenance and Storage .................. 12

Engine Maintenance ................... 12

Oil ............................. 12

Spark Plugs ....................... 12

Air Filter ......................... 12

Spark Arrester ..................... 13

Cleaning ......................... 13

Adjustments . ...................... 13

Maintenance Schedule . ................. 13

Generator Maintenance ................. 14

Storage ............................ 14

Generator Storage ................... 14

Speciﬁcations .......................... 15

Engine Speciﬁcations .................. 15

Generator Speciﬁcations ................ 15

Fuel .............................. 15

Oil ............................... 15

Spark Plugs ......................... 15

Maintenance Valve Clearance ............. 15

An Important Message About Temperature .... 15

Wiring Diagram ....................... 16

Parts Diagram . ....................... 17

Parts List . .......................... 18

Engine Parts Diagram .................. 19

Engine Parts List ..................... 20

Troubleshooting . ........................ 21