Generator Shut Down
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical
loads from generator panel receptacles.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several min-
utes to stabilize internal temperatures of
engine and generator.
3. Move Run/Stop switch to Stop.
4. Close fuel valve.
NOTE: Under normal conditions, close fuel
valve and allow generator to run carburetor
bowl out of fuel. For emergencies, switch to
Stop.
Low Oil Level Shutdown System
The engine is equipped with a low oil level
sensor that shuts down the engine automati-
cally when the oil level drops below a speci-
fied 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 gases while charging.
Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective gear when
working with batteries. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTE: The battery shipped with the generator
has been fully charged. A battery may lose
some of its charge when not in use for pro-
longed 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.
1. Plug charger into Battery Charger Input
jack, located on the control panel. See
ure
3-5. Plug wall receptacle end of battery
charger into 120 Volt AC wall outlet.
2. Unplug battery charger from wall outlet
and control panel jack when generator is
to be in use.
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CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
(000138a)
NOTE: Do not use the battery charger for
more than 48 hours at one charge.
(000136)
Figure 3-5. Battery Charger Input Jack
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
(000137a)
Fig-
WARNING
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