Change the oil after the first 30 hours of use (the break-in period) and every 100 hours of operation thereafter. Use high-quality SAE 30 or 10W-30 motor oil, depending on your local climate temperatures. 2. Fuel Management

Run heavy-duty 12-gauge or 10-gauge cords directly to appliances. Works for 90% of homeowners. No installation cost.

Earl didn't panic. He put on his boots, clicked on his headlamp, and walked to the barn. The Generac sat there, a rectangular monument to preparation. He checked the oil—sweet, golden. He turned the fuel valve to “ON.” He slid the choke to the right. Then he gripped the rope handle, a loop of yellow poly that had never failed him.

He patted the orange frame. The metal was warm, like a living thing.

Approximately 10 hours at 50% load, making it capable of lasting through an average night during a power outage. Reliability and Design Features