Starting Electric Start Engines - Generac Portable Products GP series Owner's Manual

1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's
receptacles before starting engine.
2. Place generator on a level surface.
3. See Figure 3-2. Open the fuel shut-off
valve (A).
.
Figure 3-2.Fuel Shut-off Valve
4. Turn engine Run/Stop switch (B) to Run
(manual start only). See
B
Figure 3-3.Engine ON/OFF Switch
5. Slide engine choke (C) to Full Choke posi-
tion (left). See Figure
C
Figure 3-4.Choke Position
6. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rap-
idly up and away.
7. When engine starts, move choke knob to
1/2-choke position until engine runs
smoothly, then fully into Run position. If
engine falters, move choke back to 1/2-
choke position until engine runs smoothly,
then to Run position.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
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NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to
run, move choke lever to Full Choke and
repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload the
generator. Also, do not overload individual
panel receptacles. These outlets are pro-
tected 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.

Starting Electric Start Engines

Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's
receptacles before starting the engine.
2. Place generator on a level surface.
3. Open the fuel shut-off valve. See
2.
4. Move engine choke knob outward to Full
Choke. See Figure
5. Press and hold Start/Run/Stop switch in
the Start position. When engine starts,
release the switch to the RUN position.
6. When engine starts, move choke knob to
1/2 choke position until engine runs
smoothly, then fully to RUN position. If
engine falters, move choke knob back to
1/2 choke position until engine runs
smoothly, then move to RUN position.
Manual Start
The generator is equipped with a manual
recoil starter which may be used if the battery
is discharged.
NOTE: The switch must be in the RUN posi-
tion. Use one of the generator's receptacle
outlets along with the included battery charger
to charge the battery while the generator is
running.
To start manually:
1. Firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull
slowly until increased resistance is felt.
2. Pull rapidly up and away to start engine.
3. Follow the same choke sequence.
NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to
run, move choke lever to Full Choke and
repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload gener-
ator or individual panel receptacles. These
outlets are overload protected with push-
to-reset circuit breakers. If amperage rat-
ing of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that
breaker opens and electrical output to that
receptacle is lost. Read
Limits carefully.
CAUTION
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