Model AC-G0003 5500 Surge Watts / 5000 Running Watts Portable Generator
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS.................................................................................................... 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................. 6
PACKAGE CONTENTS......................................................................................................................................................... 10
GENERATOR COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 11
PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE......................................................................................................................... 12
Using this Generator for the First-Time..................................................................................................................... 12
Step 1 - Add Oil ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Step 2 - Add Gasoline.................................................................................................................................. 13
Step 3 - Ground the Generator .................................................................................................................... 14
Subsequent Use of this Generator............................................................................................................................ 14
Step 1 - Verify Oil Level............................................................................................................................... 14
Step 2 - Verify Gas Level............................................................................................................................. 15
Step 3 - Ground the Generator .................................................................................................................... 15
STARTING THE GENERATOR............................................................................................................................................. 15
USING THE GENERATOR.................................................................................................................................................... 16
AC Usage ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
DC Usage................................................................................................................................................................. 19
STOPPING THE GENERATOR ............................................................................................................................................ 19
MAINTENANCE/CARE.......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Recommended Maintenance Schedule.................................................................................................................... 20
Cleaning the Generator ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Checking the Oil Level.............................................................................................................................................. 20
Changing/Adding Oil................................................................................................................................................. 21
Air Filter Maintenance............................................................................................................................................... 22
Fuel Filter Cup Cleaning........................................................................................................................................... 22
Spark Plug Maintenance........................................................................................................................................... 23
Emptying the Fuel Tank............................................................................................................................................ 24
STORAGE/TRANSPORT PROCEDURES............................................................................................................................ 24
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................................... 25
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 26
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................... 27
WIRING DIAGRAM................................................................................................................................................................ 29
NOTES: ................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 31
PORTABILITY KIT INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................... 33
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