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OBTAmNING ELECTRBC_TY
FROM
There are basicaiiy two ways to obtain eiectrbity form a
generator:
Use of extension cords directly form the generator
to the appiiance, iights, toois, etc.
Use of a doubie-throw transfer switch instaiied
directly to the main eHectrbaHsuppiy outside of the
house.
Extension
Cord
When using an appliance or tool at a considerable distance
from the generator, a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-
blade grounding plug and 3-dot receptacle that accepts
the tool's plug should be used. A cord of adequate size
must be used. A minimum of 12 gauge wire size with at
least a 20 amp draw can be used. When amperage
exceeds 20 amps a 10 gauge wire size should be used.
Connecting
Generator
To Main
Eleetrieam
SuppJy
Potenfiai hazards exist when a eiectricai generator is con-
nected to the main eiectricai suppiy coming into the house.
It is at that point that the generator couid feed back into the
utiiity company's system causing possibie eiectrocution of
workers who are repairing electrical lines. To avoid back
feeding of electricity into utility systems, a double-threw
transfer
switch
should be installed between the genera-
tor and utility power. This device should be installed by a
licensed electrician and in compliance with all local electri-
cal codes.
NOTE: When installing a Double-ThrowTransfer
Switch,
a minimum of 10 gauge wiring must be used.
CHARGBNG
A BATTERY
iMPORTANT: Always use safety glasses, rubber gloves
and protective clothing while charging battery.
Your generator has the capability of recharging a 12-volt
storage or automotive battery. To recharge a 12-volt
battery, proceed as follows:
First, check the fluid level in all of the battery cells.
Add distilled
water if necessary.
Do not use tap
water,
Clean battery posts if necessary.
Connect battery charge canes to panel receptacle
Start the engine. Let it run while the battery charges.
When the battery is fully charged, stop the engine
and disconnect the battery charge canes from the
panel and battery. Batteries should not be charged
when the unit is unattended.
NOTE- _ llb not
use the
-_t
to c_
any 6_olt
_atteries°Ds
not
use
the
unit
to
crank
an engine
having
a discharged
b_ttey°
BEFORE
STARTRNG
ENGINE
CAUTION:
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
Automatic
BdUeControU
The automatic idle control switch, when in the ON posi-
tion, allows the engine to run at lower speed when there
is no load on the generator. This wiii lower the engine
noise, save on fuel consumption
and engine life. When in
the OFF position the engine wiii run at 3600 RPM's
continuous with or without a load.
ON
OFF
m:_L
}ON1
D EC
TRQLL
NOT_=: The idie contrbTmust b-e untSe OFF position when
operating iarge motor ioads (Refrigerators, freezers, etc.) or
voitage sensitive eiectronic equipment (TV,computers, etc.)
Engine
OiU
Your unit has been shipped without oii in the engine. A
bottle of SAE 30 weight oii is inciuded in the carton.
Remove oii dip stick iocated on the side of engine. The
oii dip stick is cieariy marked with a iine that teiHsyou
when unit has enough oil Do not firth above this point
Pour slowly.
CLEAN
Connect the battery charge cane with the red handle
to the battery post indicated by POS or (+).
Connect the battery charge cane with the black
handle to the battery post indicated by NEG or (-).
me crankcase
1the
futur
Service
SF, SG, SH" rated SAE 30 weight.
Use no special
additives.
Select the oil's viscosity
grade
according
to
you expected
operating
temperatures.
11 -- ENG
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