Manual

OPERATING THE
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,_ CAUTION! Never start or stop the engine with
electrical loadsconnectedto the receptaclesAND
with the connected devices turned ON.
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loadsfrom the generator. Use the
following start instructionsteps by numerical order:
I. Turn the fuel valve to the "On" position (Figure 4).
FuelValve isshown
in the On position
2. Placethe choke leverin the "Choke" position
(Figure 5).
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4. Grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly untilslight
resistance isfelt.Then pull rapidly to start engine.
5. Move choke leverto "Run" position a short distanceat
a time over severalseconds in warm weather or
minutes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly before
each change.Operate with choke in"Run" position.
NOTE: If engine still fails to start after 3 pulls,check for
proper oil level in crankcase.This unit isequipped with a
Low Oil Shutdown System.Seeengine manual.
Refer to the engine owner's manual for complete
starting instructions.
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 VottAC,
single phase,60 Hz electrical loads.
• Do Not connect 240Volt loads to the 120Volt duplex
receptacles.
• Do Not connect 3_hase loads to the generator.
• Do Not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOADTHE GENERATOR. See
"Don't Overload the Generator" on page9.
Stopping the Engine
• Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel
receptacles. Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned ON.
• Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize
the internal temperatures of engine andgenerator.
• Move rocker switch to "Off" position.
• Move the fuel valve to the "Off" position.
3. Set the rocker switch to "On" position (Figure 6).
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