Operating Guide

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OPERATING GENERATOR
WARNING
Read and adhere to all safety and operation instructions.
CAUTION
Always have the brake down while it is stationary.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all connections from the AC sockets.
2. Turn ON the fuel supply valve.
3. If you are starting the generator ‘cold’ set the choke lever to the ON position.
If the generator is warm skip this step.
4. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
5. Pull the starting handle lightly until you start to feel resistance and then pull up
sharply to start the generator.
6. However if key start engine:
a) Ensure battery is connected and connection is secure.
b) Put the key in and turn clockwise to start the engine.
7. Once the engine has warmed up, set the choke lever to the OFF position.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES
The generator can supply 230V AC through 2 x 15amp sockets or 230V AC through
2 x 15amp sockets and 415V AC through the 20A socket.
1. Connect the appliance to the generator starting with the device that draws the
most current.
2. Set the circuit breaker to ‘ON’.
SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR
1. Disconnect all appliances connected to the generator.
2. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
3. Set the fuel supply valve to OFF.
NOTE: To stop the generator in an emergency simply turn the ignition key to the off
position.