Firman T04073 Generator Set

⚠ Do not attempt to crank or start engine before properly filled with oil

Tools: oil funnel

1. Place generator on flat, level surface
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap/dipstick
3. Wipe dipstick clean
4. Using oil funnel, slowly pour oil into fill opening until it reaches upper limit H mark on dipstick
5. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick and fully tighten
6. Check oil level prior to each use or at least every 8 hours of operation

1. Carefully remove foam air filter element and wash with liquid detergent and water only, squeeze dry in clean cloth
2. Saturate foam air filter element with clean engine oil and squeeze in clean cloth to remove excess oil
3. Reinstall clean or new air filter element

⚠ Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil

1. On level surface drain oil into suitable container by removing drain plug and oil filler cap while engine is warm
2. Reinstall drain plug and fill engine with oil until it reaches HIGH(H) level on dipstick

Tools: wire brush

1. Inspect muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage
2. Remove screws securing spark arrester and remove from muffler
3. Carefully remove carbon deposits from spark arrester screen with wire brush
4. Replace spark arrester if damaged, using only FIRMAN OEM parts
5. Position spark arrester in muffler and attach with screws

⚠ Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable

1. Treat any stored fuel with fuel stabilizer
2. When storing with gasoline in tank, operate engine 5-10 minutes to circulate treated fuel
3. No need to drain gasoline if fuel stabilizer added
4. If draining fuel tank, run generator outdoors until it stops from lack of gasoline
5. Always turn main fuel selector switch to OFF prior to storage
6. Allow generator to cool before cleaning and storage
7. Change oil
8. Remove spark plug boot and spark plug, pour about one teaspoon of engine oil through spark plug hole, pull recoil starter several times
9. Cover generator and store in clean, dry place out of direct sunlight

Tools: spark plug wrench

1. Remove spark plug boot
2. Remove spark plug using provided wrench
3. Inspect spark plug for damage and clean with wire brush before reinstalling, replace if damaged
4. Adjust electrode gap to 0.020-0.024 in. (0.5-0.6mm)
5. Seat spark plug in position and thread by hand to prevent cross threading
6. Tighten plug with provided wrench and put spark plug boot back on

1. Remove spark plug boot from spark plug
2. Remove nut and bolt from negative post first, then positive post
3. Loosen and remove cap screws and nuts on battery holding bracket
4. Remove battery and recycle
5. Install new battery: 12V sealed lead acid 7.5AH, 151x65x97mm
6. Connect red positive battery cable to battery first
7. Connect black negative battery cable to battery second
8. Cover posts with boots provided
9. Install spark plug boot onto spark plug