Here are things you should avoid doing to your generator
- Do not operate your gen set at less than 5% its tank capacity
- Do not operate your gen set in an enclosure with poor ventilation
- Keep flammable materials away from your generator
- Do not connect your gen set without an isolation switch properly installed
- Do not operate gen set with engine oil below the gauge level.
- Do not use your key starter for more than 5 seconds at a time
- Do not overload your gen set
- Do not start your generator with the load connected
- Do not stop your generator with load connected except in emergency situations. Disconnect load first