52.1 KNOW THE GENERATORRead the entire Owner’s Manual and Safety Rules beforeoperating this generator.Compare the generator to Figures 3 through 6 to becomefamiliarized with the locations of various controls and adjustments.Save this manual for future reference.1. Choke Knob – Used when starting a cold engine (Pull/Push).2. Engine Switch – Controls the operation of the generator. Onelectric start models the switch is Start/Run/Stop. On recoilstart models the switch is On/Off.3. Fuel Shut Off – Valve between fuel tank and carburetor. Turnoff and run carburetor out of fuel for extended storage.4. Panel LED's – Provide illumination of the control panel whilethe generator is operating.5. 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle – Supplieselectrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,30 Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance,tool and motor loads.6. 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacle – Supplieselectrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp,single-phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool andmotor loads. It also provides protection with an IntegralGround Fault Circuit Interrupter, complete with a press to"Test" and "Reset" button.7. Circuit Breakers (AC) – Each 20 Amp receptacle is providedwith a push-to-reset circuit breaker to protect the generatoragainst electrical overload.8. Circuit Breakers (AC) – The 30 Amp receptacle is protectedwith a pair of push-to-reset circuit breakers to protect thegenerator against electrical overload.9. PowerBar – Indicates the amount of power being used fromthe generator; each section is approximately 25%10. Hourmeter – Provides operating hours for Service Intervals.11. Battery Charger Input (Electric Start Models) – Thisreceptacle allows the capability to recharge the 12 VDC enginestarting battery with the 12 Volt Adaptor Plug Charger. Thebattery is protected by a 1.50 Amp in-line fuse which is insidethe control panel.12. Fuel Tank – Tank holds 9 U.S. gallons of fuel.13. Fuel Gauge – Shows fuel level in tank.14. Handles – Pivot and retract for storage. Press the spring-loaded button to move handles.15. Oil Fill – Check oil level and add oil here.16. Grounding Lug – Ground the generator to an approved earthground here. See "Grounding the Generator" for details.17. Muffler – Includes the spark arrestor and quiets the engine.18. Spark Plug Location – The spark plug ignites the Air/FuelMixture (Side panel must be removed).19. Engine Oil Filter – Filters engine oil; see Section 3.1 for theproper service intervals.20. Air Cleaner – Filters intake air as it is drawn into the engine.21. Oil Drain – Drain valve to remove used oil from the enginecrankcase.22. Recoil Starter – Use to start engine manually.Figure 3 – Generator LocationsOperationNetzerotools.comNetzerotools.com