Pre-Start Checks; Starting - Onan Performer Series Operator's Manual

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EXHAUST GAS IS DEADLY!
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless gas. Carbon monoxide is poi¬
sonous and can cause unconsciousness and death. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning in¬
clude:
• Dizziness • Throbbing in Temples
• Nausea • Muscular Twitching
• Headache • Vomiting
• Weakness and Sleepiness • Inability to Think Coherently
IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE S YMPTOMS, GET OUT INTO THE FRESH
AIR IMMEDIATELY. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Shut down the engine and do not
operate it until it has been inspected and repaired.
Make certain the exhaust system is properly installed. Inspect it every time the engine is started and
after every eight hours of continuous operation.
PRE-START CHECKS
Before the first start of the day and after every eight
hours of operation perform the maintenance
instructed in DAILY (8 HOUR) MAINTENANCE un¬
der Periodic Maintenance. Keep a log of mainte¬
nance and the hours run and perform any mainte¬
nance that may be due. Also, if the equipment has
been in storage, return the engine to service as
instructed under RETURNING THE ENGINE TO
SERVICE in this section.
Always follow the equipment manufacturer's oper¬
ating instructions and observe all precautions when
operating power equipment.
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Moving parts can cause severe
personal injury or death. Hot exhaust parts can
cause severe burns. Stay clear of hot or moving
parts. Make sure all protective shields and
guards are secure in place before starting up the
equipment.
STARTING
1 . Check the oil levei if this is the first start of the
day and add oil as necessary.
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Starting the engine without oil
will cause severe engine damage. Always
keep the engine oil level between the Full
and Add marks on the dipstick.
2 . Fill the gasoline or LPG fuel tank, if necessary,
and open any fuel shutoff valve; for example,
the valve(s) at the LPG container(s).
3 . Release the clutch if the engine is so equipped.
4. If this is a gasoline engine with a manual choke,
pull the choke knob out to its full-choke position.
On equipment with a solenoid operated choke,
push the switch to its choke position. In warm
weather, however, or when the engine is warm,
try starting without the choke.
5 . Push the throttle knob or lever to the middle of
its speed range.
6 . Turn the ignition-start switch to its start position
and hold it there until the engine starts. Do not
crank for more than 30 seconds at a time and
wait at least one minute between tries when
cranking. See Troubleshooting if the engine
does not start after several tries.
7 . If this is a gasoline engine with a manual choke,
keep your hand on the choke knob and slowly
push it in to the full-open choke position, pulling
back if necessary to keep the engine running
smoothly. The colder the weather the longer it
will take the engine to start running smoothly
with the choke fully open. Do not operate the
equipment until the engine has warmed up suf¬
ficiently to run smoothly with the choke fully
open.