Operation
Low Oil Level Shutdown System
The engine is equipped with a low oil level sensor that
shuts down the engine automatically when the oil level
drops below a specified level. The engine will not run
until the oil has been filled to the proper level.
If the engine shuts down and there is sufficient fuel,
check engine oil level.
Charging the Battery (electric start units
only)
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive
WARNING
gases while charging. Keep fire and
spark away. Wear protective gear when working with bat-
teries. Failure to do so could cause death or serious
injury.
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfu-
WARNING
ric acid and can cause severe chemi-
cal burns. Wear protective gear when working with
batteries. Failure to do so could cause death or serious
injury.
The battery shipped with the generator
NOTICE:
has been fully charged. A battery may
lose some of its charge when not in use for prolonged
periods of time. If the battery is unable to crank the
engine, plug in the 12V charger included in the accessory
box. RUNNING THE GENERATOR DOES NOT
CHARGE THE BATTERY.
Use battery charger plug to keep the battery charged and
ready for use. Battery charging should be done in a dry
location.
Plug charger into Battery Charger Input jack, located on the
1.
control panel. Plug wall receptacle end of battery charger
into 120 Volt AC wall outlet.
Unplug battery charger from wall outlet and control panel
2.
jack when generator is to be in use.
Do not use the battery charger for more
NOTICE:
than 48 hours at one charge.
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