Your generator requires some assembly and is ready
for use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of
your generator, please call the generator helpline
at 1-800-222-3136.
Important: Any attempt to run the engine before it has
been serviced with the recommended oil will result in
an engine failure.
TO REMOVE THE GENERATOR
FROM CARTON
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Set the palleted carton on a rigid flat surface.
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Carefully cut bands around the shipping carton.
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Lift carton off the generator.
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Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
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Remove the generator from the shipping pallet.
CARTON CONTENTS
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or
damaged, call the generator helpline at
1-800-222-3136. Contents include:
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10,000 Watt generator
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Battery charge cables
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3 Locking plugs
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Owner's manual
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Engine oil
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Battery hold down components
INSTALLING TRAY AND BATTERY
NOTE: The generator can be started manually. If you
choose not to use the electric start feature of this
generator, you do not need to install the battery.
Purchase and install a 12 Volt DC battery (Sears
DieHard 28-27135). The battery should be serviced
with electrolyte fluid and fully charged prior to
installation.
Install the battery as follows:
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Locate the battery fasteners and wires shipped
loose in the carton. Included are 7" bolts, lock
washers, flat washers, battery hold down bracket,
and hex nuts. In addition you should have one M8
x 1.25 inch bolt to attach the black battery cable to
the engine.
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Set battery onto tray as shown.
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Secure battery with the 7" bolts, lock washers, flat
washers, hold down bracket, and hex nuts as
shown.
ASSEMBLY
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Connect the red battery cable to the engine starter
switch.
Connect the
red battery
cable to this
connection on
the electric
starter switch.
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Connect the red battery cable from the electric
starter switch to positive (+) post on the battery.
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Connect the black battery cable to the engine using
the M8 x 1.25 inch bolt.
Connect
black battery
cable here
using M8 x
1.25 bolt.
CAUTION!
connected to the engine mount and not the
frame. You could damage the ground wire.
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Connect the other end of the black battery cable to
the negative (–) battery post.
•
Double check all connections to insure they are in
the correct locations.
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Be sure the black cable is