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Installation / Initial Set-Up

There are a number of important steps required to set up your generator for initial use. These

steps are:

Steps for Installation / Initial Set-Up

1. Unpacking & delivery inspection.

2. Planning the power load to stay within the generator’s rated

capacity.

3. Setting up generator for the type of power generation you need:

a. portable power source, or

b. connected to a building as a back-up power source.

4. Selecting a site for using the generator.

5. Grounding.

6. Battery installation (electric start models only).

Each of these steps is discussed in detail below:

1. Unpacking & Delivery Inspection

You should inspect the generator immediately after you receive delivery.

See the “Machine Component Identification” section of this manual for a

diagram of the generator and its components.

• If you have missing components, contact Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.

• If you have damaged components, contact the freight company that delivered the unit and file a

claim.

2. Planning the Power Load

Plan your power load so that you do not exceed the generator’s rated capacity.

See the “Power Load Planning & Management” section of this manual to review how to plan and

manage power loads for the generator.

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