EarthQuake MC43ES - Manual (Page 12)

Operator’s Manual
800 Watt Inverter Generator
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upper level
lower level
oil fill cap
PRE-OPERATION CHECK
NOTE: Pre-Operation checks should be made each time the
generator is used.
CHECK FUEL
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank. If fuel is low, refill
with a minimum 87 octane gasoline with NO ethanol content.
• Be sure to use the fuel filter screen on the fuel strainer neck.
• Fuel tank capacity is .55 gallons.
Filling Fuel Tank:
1. Make sure the generator is not running and is completely cool
before refilling the fuel tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area, outdoors, away from flames
and sparks.
3. Clean debris from area around the fuel cap.
4. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Prevent the cap from coming in
contact with dirt or debris.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. Do not fill fuel tank completely full, allow space for fuel to
expand.
7. Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten. Wipe off spilled
fuel and allow to dry before starting engine.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
Make sure the engine oil is at the upper level of the oil fill hole.
Add oil as necessary.
To add/check the engine oil:
1. Be sure the generator is located on a level surface before
checking or refilling the oil.
2. Remove the side panel on the engine recoil side of the
generator. Four screws must be removed, one from each
corner of the side panel.
NOTE: Included in the box is a Phillips head screwdriver.
3. Clean around oil fill area.
4. Remove the oil fill cap and check the engine oil level.
SEE FIGURE 3
5. If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with 10W-30 (SJ,
SL or better) oil to upper level line (capacity 11.8 ounces).
SEE FIGURE 3
NOTE: Change oil if contaminated.
GROUND GENERATOR
Make sure to properly ground the generator. The generator
must be on a firm, level surface with at least five feet of clear-
ance on all sides.
CAUTION
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU
MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
IF ENGINE IS STARTED WITHOUT OIL, ENGINE MAY BE
DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND WILL NOT BE COVERED
BY WARRANTY.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK INDOORS.
FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
AN ADULT ONLY MUST ALWAYS HANDLE AND FILL
THE ENGINE WITH FUEL.
ALWAYS HANDLE FUEL IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA,
OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM FLAMES OR SPARKS.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY. REMOVE ENGINE
FROM AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT SPRAY WATER ON OR NEAR THE ELECTRON-
ICS OF THE GENERATOR AS THIS MAY RESULT IN DAM-
AGE TO THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
WARNING
DO NOT REFILL TANK WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR
HOT. ALWAYS CLOSE FUEL VALVE BEFORE REFUELING.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO ADMIT DUST, DIRT, WATER OR
OTHER FOREIGN OBJECTS INTO FUEL.
DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FUEL STRAINER
OR IT MAY OVERFLOW WHEN THE FUEL EXPANDS.
KEEP OPEN FLAMES AWAY.
FIGURE 3
Remove Side Panel