Product Manual

STARTING THE GENEARATOR
Gasoline
 Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position. The generator may be hard to
start if a load is connected.
 Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON (vertical) position.
 Check to make sure the choke is closed if the engine is cold. Turn the choke level to the left.
 Insert key and turn the engine switch to the ON position.
 You can start then engine using any of the following methods.
o Ignition key. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and hold for a few seconds. DO
NOT HOLD FOR MORE THAN 5 SECONDS. If the engine fails to start, release the switch
and wait 10 seconds before operating the starter again.
NOTE: If the speed of the starter motor drops after a period of time, it is an
indication that the battery should be recharged. When the engine starts,
release the key to allow the engine switch to return to the ON position.
Operating the starter motor for more than 5 seconds can damage the motor.
o Recoil start. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly. Do not
let the handle snap back. Rather, guide the handle gently back to the engine.
 Once the engine has started and warms up, disengage the choke by pushing the choke lever to
the OPEN position.
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