DuroStar DUAL FUEL HYBRID ELITE DS12000EH User manual

REV: DS12000EH-06292022
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USER MANUAL

CONTENTS
5. AC Usage ........................................................................................................................ 42
Connecting the Generator to a Home........................................................................ 45
Connecting a Load to the Generator.......................................................................... 46
Choosing the Right Power Cord .................................................................................. 47
DC Usage........................................................................................................................ 48
Voltage Selector Switch ................................................................................................ 50
Idle Control Usage ........................................................................................................ 50
Using the Generator
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 6
General Safety Procedures ........................................................................................... 8
Unit and Purchase Information .................................................................................. 12
Carbon Monoxide Safety ............................................................................................. 13
Introduction
4. Check the Oil ................................................................................................................ 30
Check the Gas Level ..................................................................................................... 31
Starting the Generator Using Gasoline ...................................................................... 32
Starting the Generator Using Propane....................................................................... 34
Starting the Generator Using Recoil Start ................................................................. 38
Starting the Generator
3. Remove Shipping Braces ............................................................................................ 21
Wheel Kit Installation.................................................................................................... 22
Connect the Battery .................................................................................................... 24
Adding Oil ...................................................................................................................... 25
Adding Gasoline ............................................................................................................ 26
Grounding the Generator ........................................................................................... 27
High Altitude Operation .............................................................................................. 27
Generator Setup
2. Generator Components............................................................................................... 16
Package Contents ......................................................................................................... 18
Generator Components

CONTENTS
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Maintenance Schedule.................................................................................................. 52
Break-In Period .............................................................................................................. 53
Maintenance Log............................................................................................................ 53
Checking the Oil ............................................................................................................. 54
Changing the Oil............................................................................................................. 55
Cleaning the Air Filter .................................................................................................... 56
Spark Plug Maintenance ............................................................................................... 58
Emptying the Gas Tank ................................................................................................. 60
Cleaning the Fuel Filter Cup.......................................................................................... 62
Transporting the Generator ......................................................................................... 63
Storing the Generator for Same Day Use ................................................................... 64
Storing the Generator for Use Within 30 Days........................................................... 65
Storing the Generator for Longer Than 30 Days........................................................ 66
Specications.................................................................................................................. 68
........................................................................................................................... 78
Basic Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 70
Changing / Inspecting the Carbon Brushes................................................................ 71
Changing / Inspecting the AVR ..................................................................................... 73
Wiring Diagram .............................................................................................................. 76
Maintenance and Care
Warranty
Troubleshooting
......................................................................................................... 82
Customer service