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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 1
GENERATOR SAFETY ........................................................................................ 7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................7
Operator Responsibility...................................................................................................7
Carbon Monoxide Hazards.............................................................................................8
Electric Shock Hazards .....................................................................................................9
Fire and Burn Hazards ......................................................................................................9
Refuel With Care...............................................................................................................10
Vehicles and Transportation Hazards.......................................................................10
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS................................................................................................11
ASSEMBLY....................................................................................................... 12
SAFETY......................................................................................................................................12
The Importance of Proper Assembly ........................................................................12
ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................................13
Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................13
Loose Parts (Wheel kit and handle)...........................................................................13
Handle Installation ..........................................................................................................14
Wheel Kit Installation......................................................................................................15
Battery..................................................................................................................................16
INITIAL USE INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................... 17
ENGINE OIL..............................................................................................................................17
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS..................................................................................18
FUEL...........................................................................................................................................19
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS...............................................................................................21
CONTROLS & FEATURES................................................................................. 22
COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS ........................................................................22
CONTROLS...............................................................................................................................24
Engine Switch....................................................................................................................24
Starter Grip.........................................................................................................................24
Fuel Valve Lever................................................................................................................25
CO-MINDER (CO Shut-off System) .............................................................................26
Voltage Selector Switch.................................................................................................28
Auto Throttle® System ...................................................................................................29
AC Circuit Breaker............................................................................................................29
AC Circuit Protectors ......................................................................................................30
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Receptacle............................................31
DC Terminals .....................................................................................................................32
DC Circuit Protector ........................................................................................................32
Folding Handle .................................................................................................................33