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IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming
in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during
storage. Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should
be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See the "Storage"
section. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank as permanent damage may occur.
2.7 TO START THE ENGINE
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Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged into the receptacles AND
devices turned on.
Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before •
starting the engine.
Make sure the unit is in a level position.•
OPEN• the Fuel Shut-off Valve (Figure 9).
Turn engine ON/OFF switch to • ON position (Figure 10).
Move engine CHOKE lever to the • START position (Figure 10).
To start engine, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until •
increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
When engine starts, move choke lever to • 1/2-CHOKE position until
engine runs smoothly and then fully into RUN position. If engine
falters, move choke back out to 1/2-CHOKE position until engine
runs smoothly and then to RUN position.
NOTE:
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever to
the START position and repeat starting instructions.
Figure 9 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
Choke
Lever
Fuel
Shut-off Valve
Recoil
Handle
Engine
On/Off Switch
Figure 10 - Choke Position
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the 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 breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and electrical
output to that receptacle is lost. Read “Don’t Overload the Generator”
carefully.
2.8 STOPPING THE ENGINE
Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from generator •
panel receptacles. Never start or stop the 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 and generator.
Move ON/OFF switch to • OFF position.
Close fuel valve.•
2.9 LOW OIL LEVEL SHUTDOWN SYSTEM
The engine is equipped with a low oil level sensor that shuts down the
engine automatically when the oil level drops below a specified level. If
the engine shuts down by itself and the fuel tank has enough gasoline,
check engine oil level.
2.9.1 SENSING LOW OIL LEVEL
If the system senses a low oil level during operation, the engine shuts
down. The engine will not run until the oil has been refilled to the
proper level.
Section 2 – Operation
Portable Generator System
Choke Position