This is a 418cc single cylinder air cooled, direct injection diesel generator. The fuel capacity for this unit is 4.2 gallons and the oil capacity is 1.75 quarts. Please use 15w40 SAE approved oil.
To aid in engine start up:
1. Fill unit with premium diesel fuel
2. Add engine oil
3. Remove fuel line from injector pump, while fuel is coming out of the hose reattach it to the pump.
4 Use caution when hooking up battery cable so as not to damage in-line fuse located near the starter. Any pulling on the cables will result in damage which will cause the generator to NOT start.
Warning: DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF STARTER FLUID AT ANY TIME!!!!!!!
In the above picture the fuel valve lever is in the ON position.
The above picture shows the oil fill cap. (unit holds 1.75 quarts SAE 15w40)
The above picture shows the location of the engines oil filter.
It is recommended that the engine oil be changed after the first 20 hours and every 150 hours thereafter.
The above picture shows the engine speed switch. It is shown in the OFF position. Upon engine start-up move lever to the right until you feel it lock in the run position. This engine is designed to run from 3000 to 3600 RPM. Overloading or over revving the engine will result in engine damage.