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Operation (cont’d)
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3. Starting the Engine
After you have completed the pre-start checklist procedures, you are ready to start the engine.
To start the engine:
1) Disconnect all loads to the generator.
2) Turn the gasoline line valve to the ON position.
3) For cold engine, move choke lever to full choke position. To restart a warm engine, move choke lever to half
choke or to RUN position.
4) Start the engine:
a) Using recoil start –
i) Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
ii) Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull the starter cord out briskly and rapidly.
iii) Allow starter cord to return slowly.
5) When engine starts, move choke lever to RUN position.
6) Under long, continuous-run operating conditions, be prepared to:
a) Check and refuel the engine on a regular basis. A tank of gas should last about 10.6 hours under 50%
load.
WARNING:
A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add fuel or remove gas cap if engine is running
or still hot. Let cool at least 2 minutes.
b) Check engine oil level each time you refuel.
c) Change oil after the first 20 operating hours, and at least every 100 operating hours thereafter, as
directed in the engine owner’s manual.
WARNING:
Never open oil port while engine is running. Hot oil can spray over face and body.