Manual

Figure 12 - Choke Position
CHOKELEVER
LEFT = CHOKE(START)
RIGHT= RUN
2.9 STARTINGELECTRICSTARTENGINES
Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged into the receptacles AND
devices turned on.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptaclesbefore
starting the engine.
2. Make surethe unit is in a levelposition (not to exceed15° in
any direction).
3. Openthe fuel shut-off valve (Figures10).
4. Move engine CHOKEknob outward to FULL CHOKEposition
(Figure12).
5. To start engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in
the "Start" position. Theenginewill crankandattemptto start.
Whenthe enginestarts, releasethe switchto the run position.
6. When the engine starts, move choke knob to "1/2 Choke"
position untilthe engineruns smoothly and then fully into the
"Run" position. If enginefalters, movechokeknob backout to
"1/2 Choke" position until the engine runs smoothly andthen
to "Run" position.
2.9.1 MANUALSTART
This generatoris also equippedwith a manual recoil starter which
may be used if the battery is discharged.
NOTE:
The switch must be in the RUN position. Use one of the
generator's receptacleoutlets along with the includedbattery
chargerto chargethe battery while the generator is running.
* Tostart manually,firmly grasp the recoil handleand pull slowly
until increasedresistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away to
start engine.Thenfollow the same choke sequence.
NOTE:
if enginefires, but does not continueto run,move chokelever
to FULLCHOKEand repeatstarting instructions.
IMPORTANT:Do not overloadthe generator.Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles.These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset-type circuit breakers. If amperage
rating of any circuit breakeris exceeded,that breaker opens and
electricaloutputto that receptacleis lost. Read"Don't Overloadthe
Generator"carefully.
2.10STOPPINGTHEENGINE
1. Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from
generator panel receptacles. Never start or stop the engine
with electricaldevices pluggedin and turned on.
2. Let enginerun at no-load for several minutes to stabilizethe
internaltemperaturesof engineand generator.
3. Move Run/Stopswitch to OFFposition.
4. Closefuel valve.
2.11LOWOiLLEVELSHUTDOWNSYSTEM
The engineis equippedwith a low oil levelsensor that shuts down
the engineautomaticallywhenthe oil leveldrops below a specified
level. If the engine shuts down by itself and the fuel tank has
enoughgasoline, check engineoil level.
2.11.1 SENSINGLOWO/LLEVEL
If the system senses a low oil level during operation,the engine
shuts down. The engine will not run until the oil has beenrefilled
to the proper level.
2.12CHARGINGTHEBATTERY(ELECTRICSTART
UNITSONLY)
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen
gas while recharging. An explosive mixture will
remain around the battery for a long time after
it has been charged. The slightest spark can
ignite the hydrogen and cause an explosion.
Such an explosion can shatter the battery and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
_tDo not permit smoking, flame, sparks
open
or any other source of heat around a battery.
Wear protective goggles, rubber apron and
rubber gloves when working around a battery.
Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely
corrosive sulfuric acid solution that can cause
severe burns, if spill occurs flush area with
clear water immediately.
NOTE:
Thebattery shippedwith the generatorhas been fully charged.
A battery may lose some of its charge when not in use for
prolongedperiodsof time. if the battery is unable to crank the
engine,plugin the 12V chargerincludedin the accessorybox.
RUNNINGTHEGENERATORDOESNOTCHARGETHE BATTERY.
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