Owner`s manual

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STARTING THE GENERATOR
Before starting the generator, make sure you have read and performed the steps in the
“Preparing the Generator for Use” section of this manual. If you are unsure about how to perform
any of the steps in this manual please call [phone] M-F 8-5 CT for customer service.
CAUTION: Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator before attempting to start.
To start your generator, perfor m the following steps:
1. Make sure no electrical devices are connected to the generator. Such devices can make it
difficult for the engine to start.
2. Check that the generator is properly grounded (see “Ground the Generator”).
3. Turn the fuel valve to the “on” p osition (see figure 1 1).
4. Move the choke lever to the “closed” position (see figure 13).
5. Turn on the key switch to “start” position,not more than 15 seconds for every time, if succeed,
release th key, if fail,have a second try in the same way.(see figure 12 )
6. If the engine doesn ’t work when you start with key,please try to start with recoil starter.(see
figure 12)
7. Pull on the recoil starter handle slowly until a slight resistance is felt (see figure 1 2). Then pull
quickly to start the engine. Return cord gen tly into the machine. Never allow the cord to snap
back.
8. If engine fails to start, repeat step 6. NOTE: After repeated failed attempts to start the engine,
please consult the troubleshooting guide before attempting again. If problems persist please ca ll
[phone] M-F 8-5 CT.
9. Once the engine has started, move the choke lever about half way towards the “open” position.
Wait 30 seconds and then move the choke lever all the way to the “open” position.
10. Allow the generator to run for several minutes before attempting to connect any electrical
devices.
Figure 11- Fuel Valve in the “on” position
ON
OFF
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Figure 12- Start the generator
Figure 13- Pull choke out for closed position.
Push in for open position.