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3. When the oil has drained, replace brass plug into tube.
4. Slide the oil drain tube up into the clamp on the fuel
hose.
Changing Oil Filter
1. Place oil drain tray over tubing and slide it under oil
filter.
2. Follow instructions given in engine operator’s manual
for changing oil filter.
3. Remove oil drain tray from under oil filter and clean up
any spilled oil.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor
oil.
Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T POLLUTE.
CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO
COLLECTION CENTERS.
To fill your engine with oil:
Follow the synthetic oil grade recommendation and oil fill
instructions given in the engine operator’s manual.
NOTICE
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in
equipment failure.
Refer to Maintenance and engine manual for oil fill
information.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
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Battery
Servicing of batteries are to be performed or supervised
by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required
precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Charging the Battery
If it is necessary to charge the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Set generator’s system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Disconnect negative battery cable to negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-).
NOTICE
Failure to disconnect negative battery cable will result in
equipment failure.
DO NOT attempt to jump start the battery.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
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4. Charge battery with battery charger at 2 Amps until
battery holds 12 Volts.
NOTE: DO NOT exceed 13.7 Volts charging.
WARNING
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen
gas during recharging.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause
explosion.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents will cause severe
chemical burns.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and
high short circuit current.
DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire.
DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber
gloves.
Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
Use tools with insulated handles.
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