Battery Cable Connection
(electric start only)
The unit has been shipped with the black battery
cables disconnected.
You will need two 8mm box wrenches to connect
the battery cables. See Figure 4-5.
1. Cut off cable ties securing battery cables
and remove black cover from battery terminal.
2. Connect the black cable to the negative (-)
battery terminal with the bolt and nut supplied.
Slide rubber boot over the negative
(-) battery terminal and connection hardware.
3. Make sure all connections are secure.
NOTE: If the battery is unable to start the engine,
charge it (see the Charging the Battery (electric
start units only) section for details).
Add Engine Oil
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of engine
oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so could result in
engine damage.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Verify oil fill area is clean.
3. Remove oil fill cap and wipe dipstick clean.
See Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8. Remove Dipstick
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4. Add recommended engine oil as shown in
the following chart.
NOTE: Use petroleum based oil (supplied) for
engine break-in before using synthetic oil.
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill
location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill
point.
5. Thread dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level
is checked with dipstick fully installed.
6. See Figure 2-9. Remove dipstick and verify
oil level is within safe operating range.
Figure 2-9. Safe Operating Range
7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten.
Fuel
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill
to 1/2 inch from top of tank to allow for fuel
expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel to spill
onto engine causing fire or explosion, which
will result in death or serious injury.
Owner's Manual for Petrol Generator
SAE 30