User manual MCCULLOCH FG300T

[. . . ] This generator is not equipped with park arrester which is required by U. PLEASE READ For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your generator before each use. [. . . ] 5-1B) G CHOKE LEVER (B) L The choke is used to provide an enriched fuel mixture when starting a cold engine. It can be opened and closed by I operating the choke lever manually. Move the lever out toward CLOSED to enrich the mixture. 5-1B) S OIL ALERT SYSTEM H The oil alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the oil alert system will automatically shut down the engine (the engine switch will remain in the ON position). G RECOIL STARTER To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly. NOTE: Do not allow the starter to snap back against the engine. Improper connections to a building's electrical system can allow electrical current from the generator to backfeed into the utility lines. Such backfeed may electrocute utility company workers or others who contact the lines during a power outage. Circuit Breaker The circuit breaker (A) will automatically switch OFF if there is a short circuit or a significant overload of the generator at the receptacle. If the circuit breaker is switched OFF automatically, check that the appliance is working properly and does not exceed the rated load capacity of the circuit before switching the circuit breaker ON again. 5-2A) Ground Terminal The generator ground terminal (B) is connected to the frame of the generater, the metal non-current carrying parts of the generator, and the ground terminals of each receptacle. 5-2B) Connections to a Building's Electrical System Connections for standby power to a building's electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician. The connection must isolate the generator power from utility power, and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes. Improper connections to a building's electrical system can allow electrical current from the utility company to backfeed into the generator. When utility power is restored, the generator may explode, burn, or cause fires in the building's electrical system. In some areas, generators are required by law to be registered with local utility companies. Check local regulations for proper registration and use procedures. Generator Ground Circuits McCulloch portable generators have a system ground that connects generator frame components to the ground terminals in the AC output receptacles. The system ground is not connected to the AC neutral wire. Local regulations, codes or laws may require that the ground system be connected to the AC neutral wire. If the generator is tested by a receptacle tester, it will not show the same ground circuit condition as for a home receptacle. [. . . ] The sediment cup prevents dirt or water which may be in the fuel tank from entering the carburetor. If the engine has not been run for a long time, the sediment cup should be cleaned. Clean the sediment cup, O-ring, and filter in nonflammable or high flash point solvent. SPARK PLUG SERVICE S To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. [. . . ]