Cold Weather Operation - Ford FG11050PBE Operator's Manual

Hour Meter (See Fig 20)
The digital hour meter operates whenever the engine is running and keeps track of how many hours the unit has been used.
Use this meter along with the manual to determine when and what type of service on the unit is needed. The display will
show the word "LUBE" at the first 25 hours of operation and again at every 100 hours of operation after.
Power Management
Start engine without anything connected to generator.
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• When engine has stabilized, plug in and turn on first load. It is strongly recommended to plug in devices with the largest
output first and the smallest output last to help prevent overloading the generator.
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Allow generator output to stabilize (engine and attached devices run evenly) before plugging in the next load.

Cold Weather Operation

Under humid conditions where temperatures drop to 40ºF (4ºC) the carburetor and/or crankcase breather system may begin
to freeze. To prevent icing take the following steps:
1. Replace any old fuel with clean, fresh fuel.
2. Use synthetic 5W-30 or SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Check oil daily or after every 8 hours of use.
3. Turn fuel valve to the open position.
4. Ensure generator is serviced according to the maintenance schedule under "Maintenance" section of manual.
5. Shelter unit from elements.
Hi High Altitude Operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air/fuel mixture will be too rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will
increase. A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting. Operation at an altitude that differs from
that at which this engine was certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions. High altitude performance can
be improved by specific
modifications to the carburetor. If you always operate your generator at altitudes above 5,000 feet
(1,500 meters), have your dealer perform this carburetor modification. This engine, when operated at high altitude with the
carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will meet each emission standard throughout its useful life. Even with
carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease about 3.5% for each 1,000-foot (300-meter) increase in altitude.
The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made.
OPERATION
Fig 20
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