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INSTALLATION
GX 271 Chopper
A-5
FUEL
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh regular grade lead-
free gasoline. Observe the fuel gauge while filling to
prevent overfilling.
The GX-271 has a 9 U.S. gallon (7.5 Imp. Gal., 34L)
fuel tank mounted below the generator. See the
Engine Owners Manual for more details about the
fuel.
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
GASES FROM BATTERY can explode.
● Keep sparks, flame and cigarettes
away from battery.
To prevent EXPLOSION when:
● INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY — disconnect
negative cable from old battery first and connect
to new battery last.
● CONNECTING A BATTERY CHARGER —
remove battery from welder by disconnecting nega-
tive cable first, then positive cable and battery
clamp. When reinstalling, connect
negative cable last. Keep well ventilated.
● USING A BOOSTER — connect positive lead to
battery first then connect negative lead to negative
battery lead at engine foot.
BATTERY ACID can burn eyes and
skin.
● Wear gloves and eye protection and
be careful when working near battery.
● Follow instructions printed on battery.
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WARNING
IMPORTANT: To prevent ELECTRICAL DAMAGE
WHEN:
a) Installing new batteries.
b) Using a booster.
Use correct polarity — Negative Ground.
The GX-271 is shipped with the negative battery cable
disconnected. Before you operate the machine, make
sure the Engine Switch is in the STOP position and
attach the disconnected cable securely to the negative
(-) battery terminal.
Remove the insulating cap from the negative battery
terminal. Replace and tighten negative battery cable
terminal. NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet
charged battery; if unused for several months, the bat-
tery may require a booster charge. Be sure to use the
correct polarity when charging the battery.
MUFFLER
Shut off the machine and allow the muffler to cool
before touching the muffler.
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The GX-271 is shipped with a rain cap that is easily
attached to the top exhaust.
SPARK ARRESTER
Gasoline engine mufflers may emit sparks when the
engine is running. Some federal, state, or local laws
require spark arresters in locations where unarrested
sparks could present a fire hazard.
Standard mufflers do not act as spark arresters.
When local laws require it, a spark arrester must be
installed on the machine and properly maintained. An
optional spark arrester kit is available for your GX-
271. See the ACCESSORIES section of this manual
for more information.
An incorrect spark arrester may lead to damage to the
engine or reduce performance.
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CAUTION
CAUTION