Sportsman GEN4000DF-SS Quick Start Guide

Step-By-Step Quick Start

GEN4000DF-SS

Guide To Using Your Generator

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Remove Generator From Package

Oil Type: SAE10W-30 Oil (Must add BEFORE first use) Oil Capacity: 18.5 fluid oz

Add Oil

Add Fuel

Because this generator includes Low Oil Shut Off, the generator will not start with low oil. Start out with 18.5 oz, then fill until almost overflowing.)

If using Gasoline, add Unleaded gasoline only octane rating of 87 or higher. Maximum Capacity:

3.9 Gallon gasoline fuel tank. Do Not Use E85 Fuel If using Propane, connect Regulator Hose to Propane Tank and the LP Gas Inlet on Generator.

Start The Generator

Use the generator OUTDOORS in a WELL VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT CONNECT electrical devices until AFTER the generator is started. Turn Engine Switch to ON A. If using GASOLINE, Turn FUEL PETCOCK to ON (Figure A) B. If using PROPANE, connect Turn Tank Vale to ON (Figure B) Adjust the CHOKE to CLOSED/CHOKE position (Figure C) Start the generator manually with the Recoil (Pull) Start. Once the engine has started, GRADUALLY move the choke lever to the “RUN/OPEN” position until the engine levels off. Then let the engine run approximately 5 minutes BEFORE adding appliances or tools.

4,000 Surge / 3,500 Running Watts

GASOLINE OR PROPANE FUEL

GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS:

• 7.0 HP Engine, 4 Stroke OHV

• Recoil Start

• 3.9 Gallon Fuel Tank

• Low Oil Shut Off

• AVR Automatic Voltage Regulation

• UL Listed Electrical Components

• Engine Shut Off Switch

• Circuit Breaker & Power Outlets

• 1 - 12V D/C Outlet

• 4 - 120V A/C Outlets

• 1 - 120V RV Outlet

• Complies with EPA emissions

• Run Time : 10 Hours at 50% Load (Gas)

• Run Time : 12 hours @ 50% Load (LPG) on 20 lbs of LPG Fuel

• Decibel Rating < 69 db @ 0% load

• Warranty: 2 YEAR Limited Emissions

• Warranty: 1 YEAR Limited * SURGE WATTS / RUNNING WATTS MAY BE REDUCED BY 10% WHEN USING PROPANE FUEL VS USING GASOLINE.

OIL IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS

GENERATOR. IT IS SOLD SEPARATELY.

Read and understand instruction manual before using generator.

You can now connect electrical devices.

Fuel Petcock (Figure A)

LP Gas Inlet (Figure B)

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Engine Switch

Add Gasoline

Recoil

Closed/Choke

Closed/Choke (Figure C)

Run/Open

Start

Add Oil

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GEN4000DF-SS

4,000 Surge / 3,500 Running Watts

GASOLINE OR PROPANE FUEL

AC Reset

120V AC

DO NOT CONNECT electrical devices until AFTER the generator is started.

120V AC RV DC Reset

NOTES

WARNING

Outlets available on this generator, from left to right:

IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE, DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT!

Always follow Warning labels placed on the generator, and read and follow all Warning labels included inside the Product Manual.

WARNING: NEVER use a generator inside a home or a garage, EVEN IF the doors and windows are open.

• 1 x 12 Volt D/C Outlet

• 4 x 120 Volt A/C Outlets

• 1 x 120 Volt RV Outlet

12V DC

Engine

Switch

ONLY USE OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors and vents leading into an enclosed area.

Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes. The generator produces an exhaust that contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell.

Do not attach a chain or rope to secure the generator to a post as this can be difficult to remove in the event of an emergency.