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Safety Service Precautions 1. Before service, maintenance, or cleaning: a. Unplug all devices from the generator. b. Turn the engine switch to its "OFF" position. c. Allow the engine to completely cool. d. Then, remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug. 2. Keep all safety guards in place and in proper working order. Safety guards include muffler, air cleaner, mechanical guards, and heat shields, among other guards. 3. Keep all electrical equipment clean and dry. Replace any wiring where the insulation is cracked, cut, abraded, or otherwise degraded. Replace terminals that are worn, discolored, or corroded. Keep terminals clean and tight. 4. Do not alter or adjust any part of the equipment or its engine that is sealed by the manufacturer or distributor. Only a qualified service technician may adjust parts that may increase or decrease governed engine speed. 5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy‑duty work gloves, and dust mask/respirator during service. 6. Maintain labels and nameplates on the equipment. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 7. Have the equipment serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the equipment is maintained. Do not attempt any service or maintenance procedures not explained in this manual or any procedures that you are uncertain about your ability to perform safely or correctly. 8. Store equipment out of the reach of children. 9. Follow scheduled engine and equipment maintenance. Refueling: 1. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition around the equipment, especially when refuelling. 2. Do not refill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. 3. Do not fill fuel tank to the top. Leave a little room for the fuel to expand as needed. TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRE HAZARD, do not fill fuel above the bottom of fuel strainer. Max Fuel DO NOT OVERFILL! 4. Refuel in a well-ventilated area only. 5. Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess to evaporate before starting engine. To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine while the smell of fuel hangs in the air. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Setup Operation Maintenance Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. ITEM 69381

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For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
ITEM 69381
SAFETY
SETUP
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
Service Precautions
1.
Before service, maintenance, or cleaning:
a.
Unplug all devices from the generator.
b.
Turn the engine switch to its “OFF” position.
c.
Allow the engine to completely cool.
d.
Then, remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug.
2.
Keep all safety guards in place and in
proper working order.
Safety guards include
muffler, air cleaner, mechanical guards,
and heat shields, among other guards.
3.
Keep all electrical equipment clean and dry.
Replace any wiring where the insulation is
cracked, cut, abraded, or otherwise degraded.
Replace terminals that are worn, discolored, or
corroded.
Keep terminals clean and tight.
4.
Do not alter or adjust any part of the
equipment or its engine that is sealed by the
manufacturer or distributor.
Only a qualified
service technician may adjust parts that may
increase or decrease governed engine speed.
5.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
heavy-duty work gloves, and
dust mask/respirator during service.
6.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the equipment.
These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
7.
Have the equipment serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the equipment
is maintained.
Do not attempt any service or
maintenance procedures not explained in this
manual or any procedures that you are uncertain
about your ability to perform safely or correctly.
8.
Store equipment out of the reach of children.
9.
Follow scheduled engine and
equipment maintenance.
Refueling:
1.
Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames,
or other sources of ignition around the
equipment, especially when refuelling.
2.
Do not refill the fuel tank while the
engine is running or hot.
3.
Do not fill fuel tank to the top.
Leave a little room for the fuel to expand as needed.
TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE AND
FIRE HAZARD, do not fill fuel above
the bottom of fuel strainer.
Max Fuel
DO NOT OVERFILL!
4.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area only.
5.
Wipe up any spilled fuel and allow excess
to evaporate before starting engine.
To prevent FIRE, do not start the engine
while the smell of fuel hangs in the air.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.