Caterpillar INV2000 Generator Set

⚠ Never operate without air filter in place

1. Open left service door.
2. Remove air filter cover bolt and cover.
3. Inspect filter; wash if dirty, replace if damaged.
4. Wash with nonflammable solvent or detergent/water mixture; rinse thoroughly.
5. After drying, oil filter lightly and remove excess; do not wring out.
6. Wipe case and cover, reinstall filter, cover, bolt, and service door.

⚠ Non-detergent and 2-stroke oils will damage the engine

Tools: funnel

1. Open right service door, remove oil level gauge, wipe clean.
2. Re-insert gauge without screwing in to check level.
3. If low, add recommended oil via funnel to upper mark.
4. Install and tighten gauge, close service door.

Tools: oil funnel, drain container

1. Run engine to normal operating temperature, then stop.
2. Close vacuum relief valve to off.
3. Open right service door, remove and wipe oil level gauge.
4. Attach oil funnel, tilt generator to drain crankcase into container.
5. Refill oil and check level.
6. Install and tighten gauge, close service door.
7. Dispose of used oil properly.
8. Start engine briefly and check for leaks.
9. Stop engine and recheck oil level.

⚠ Fuel in well-ventilated area with engine stopped and cool

1. Check the fuel level gauge.
2. If low, remove fuel cap.
3. Check strainer; clean if dirty.
4. Add fuel, using stabilizer if unit will sit.
5. Install fuel cap after fueling.

⚠ Hot surface; do not perform until muffler has cooled

Tools: wire brush, screwdriver

1. Allow muffler to cool.
2. Remove screws and spark arrestor.
3. Clean with soft wire brush; replace if damaged.
4. Align mounting holes and reinstall with screws.

⚠ Do not perform with engine running

Tools: plug wrench or spark plug socket, feeler gauge

1. Turn generator switch off.
2. Remove screws to remove outer side panel.
3. Remove spark plug boot and access cover.
4. Remove spark plug with plug wrench or socket.
5. Visually inspect; replace if insulator cracked or electrode damaged.
6. Measure gap with feeler gauge; adjust by bending side electrode.
7. Check spark plug washer condition.
8. Install spark plug and tighten to 9 ± 2 lb ft (12.5 ± 2 Nm).
9. Reattach boot, cover, and side panel.

⚠ Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive

1. Remove dirt, rust, grease, and oil; do not pressure wash.
2. Inspect exterior and repair as needed.
3. Drain fuel in well-ventilated area with engine stopped and cool.
4. Remove fuel cap, turn generator over to drain gasoline into container.
5. Reinstall fuel cap, run engine until it stops to drain remaining fuel.
6. Change engine oil.
7. Remove spark plug, pour small amount of oil into cylinder; reinstall spark plug without boot.
8. Turn generator switch off, move to storage, cover generator.

1. Isolate generator from utility.
2. Unplug electrical devices from receptacles.
3. Turn Engine Smart Control Switch off.
4. Open vacuum relief valve on fuel cap by rotating clockwise to on.
5. Turn generator switch to choke position.
6. Pull starter handle until resistance felt, then pull quickly; repeat if needed.
7. After starting, turn generator switch to on position.

⚠ To stop in an emergency, turn generator switch off

1. Disconnect generator / unplug all electrical devices.
2. Turn generator switch to off position.
3. Close vacuum relief valve by rotating counter-clockwise to off.