Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice. This manual contains important information regarding safety, operation, maintenance and storage of this product. Before use, read carefully and understand all warnings, cautions, instructions and labels. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, property damage or even death. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. STOP! DO NOT RETURN THIS GENERATOR TO THE RETAILER. Questions? Problems? CONTACT BUFFALO TOOLS. If you experience a problem or need to return this generator for repair, please fill out a RGA form by visiting our web site, Or, call our customer help line at 1-866-460-9437, Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time. A copy of the sales receipt is required. c/o New Buffalo Corporation 1220 North Price Road St. Louis MO 63132 Phone: 866-460-9437 or 314-373-2740 Fax: 636-537-1055 ACDelco Model AC-G0002 3500 Surge Watts / 3000 Running Watts Portable Generator FEATURES: • 3500 Surge Output • 3000 Running Watts • 120/240 Volt Operation • 6.5 HP Engine, 4 Stroke OHV • Air Cooled • 4 Gal. Fuel Tank w/Gauge • AVR Automatic Voltage Regulation • Recoil Start • Low Oil Shut Off • Spark Arrestor • UL Listed Electrical Components • MTL Approved • Full Power Panel • Engine Shut Off Switch • 120/240V Dual Voltmeter • Circuit Breaker & Power Outlets • 1-12V DC Outlet • 2-120V GFCI Outlets • 1-120/240V Outlet • Complies with CARB and EPA emissions, and MTL standards TABLE OF CONTENTS RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS....................................................................................................4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................................5 PACKAGE CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................................................9 GENERATOR COMPONENTS.............................................................................................................................................10 PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE.........................................................................................................................11 Using this Generator for the First-Time.....................................................................................................................11 Step 1 - Add Oil...........................................................................................................................................11 Step 2 - Add Gasoline..................................................................................................................................12 Step 3 - Ground the Generator....................................................................................................................13 Subsequent Use of this Generator............................................................................................................................13 Step 1 - Verify Oil Level...............................................................................................................................13 Step 2 - Verify Gas Level.............................................................................................................................14 Step 3 - Ground the Generator....................................................................................................................14 STARTING THE GENERATOR.............................................................................................................................................14 USING THE GENERATOR....................................................................................................................................................15 AC Usage.................................................................................................................................................................15 DC Usage.................................................................................................................................................................18 STOPPING THE GENERATOR............................................................................................................................................19 MAINTENANCE/CARE..........................................................................................................................................................19 Recommended Maintenance Schedule....................................................................................................................19 Cleaning the Generator............................................................................................................................................20 Checking the Oil Level......