Generator Unboxing / Setup / Tips

Unboxing/Setup

Here we will show you the process of receiving your generator along with a walk through of the unboxing and setup on your DuroMax Generator.

Generator Shipping Brace Removal

In this section, we will review the process of removing the shipping brace from your generator.

What Type of Cords can I use for a Portable Generator?

In this section, we will explain the different type of cords that can be used with our DuroMax Generators.

DuroMax Safety Guidlines

In this section we will review some key topics when it comes to the safety guidelines when it comes to owning a generator.

DuroMax Suggested Break-in Period / Suggested Tips

During the first 6 to 8 hours of use with our generators we recommend using conventional oil and keeping the generator load under 50% of its rated capacity to assist with the break in period; then after the break in period is complete we'd recommend

DuroMax Home Back Up Power Questions

In this section we will cover the common questions asked when in regards to using a DuroMax generator for home back up purposes.

What weight oil should be used in our generators?

Our generator models can use either 30W, 10W-30, or 5W-30 oil in synthetic or conventional depending on climate. 5w30 full synthetic oil is suggested after break-in for maximum life. Please see manual for further information.

Can a trickle/maintenance charger be used on the generator battery?

Yes, you can use any 12V trickle/maintenance charger that’s compatible with SLA batteries.