Model AC-G0002 3500 Surge Watts / 3000 Running Watts Portable Generator
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS.................................................................................................... 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................. 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................................................................... 9
GENERATOR COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 10
PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE......................................................................................................................... 11
Using this Generator for the First-Time..................................................................................................................... 11
Step 1 - Add Oil ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Step 2 - Add Gasoline.................................................................................................................................. 12
Step 3 - Ground the Generator .................................................................................................................... 13
Subsequent Use of this Generator............................................................................................................................ 13
Step 1 - Verify Oil Level............................................................................................................................... 13
Step 2 - Verify Gas Level............................................................................................................................. 14
Step 3 - Ground the Generator .................................................................................................................... 14
STARTING THE GENERATOR............................................................................................................................................. 14
USING THE GENERATOR.................................................................................................................................................... 15
AC Usage ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
DC Usage................................................................................................................................................................. 18
STOPPING THE GENERATOR ............................................................................................................................................ 19
MAINTENANCE/CARE.......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Recommended Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................................................... 19
Cleaning the Generator ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Checking the Oil Level.............................................................................................................................................. 20
Changing/Adding Oil................................................................................................................................................. 20
Air Filter Maintenance............................................................................................................................................... 21
Fuel Filter Cup Cleaning........................................................................................................................................... 22
Spark Plug Maintenance........................................................................................................................................... 22
Emptying the Fuel Tank............................................................................................................................................ 23
STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES............................................................................................................................ 24
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................................... 25
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 26
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................... 27
WIRING DIAGRAM................................................................................................................................................................ 29
NOTES: ................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
PORTABILITY KIT INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................... 32
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