Starting Pullstart Engines - Generac Power Systems LP Series Owner's Manual

• Use only standard 20 or 30 pound capacity LP tanks with
Type 1, right hand Acme threads with this generator.Verify the
requalification date on the tank has not expired. Do not use
rusted or damagedcylinders.
• All new cylinders must be purged of air and moisture prior to
filling. Usedcylindersthat havenot been pluggedor kept closed
must also be purged.
• The purging process should be done by your propane gas
supplier. (Cylinders from an exchange supplier should have
been purged and filled properly already)
• Lift the tank and place carefully in the rear tank bracket and
tank shroud with the connection point facing the front of the
generator(Figure10).
• Removethe safety plug or cap from the cylinder valve.
• Attachthe connector snugly into the valve. Remember, t urn the
plastic coupling from the hose rightto tighten or clockwise.
• Always position the cylinder so the connection between the
valve and the regulatorwon't cause sharp bends or kinks in
the hose.
Figure 10 - Position Tank
2.7 STARTING PULLSTART ENGINES
//_Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged into the receptacles AND
devices turned on.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
2. Make sure the unit is in a level position (not to exceed 15° in
any direction).
3. OPENthe FuelShut-off Valveon the cylinder (Figure11).
4. Turnengine RUN/STOP switch to ONposition (Figure3).
5. Press down on the regulatorprime buttonfor 1-2 secondsand
release(Figure5).
6. Slide engine choke to the LEFT to FULL CHOKE position
(Figure12).
7. To start engine,firmly graspthe recoil handle and pull slowly
until increasedresistanceis felt. Pull rapidly up and away two
(2) times.
8. Move choke knob to into the RUN position and pull recoil
handletwo (2) moretimes to start engine.
NOTE:
If enginefires, but does not continueto run, press primebutton
for 1-2 seconds and repeat starting instructions.
NOTE:
The switch on the controlpanel must be in the ON position.
Figure 11 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
FuelShut-off
• Check for leaks by spraying soapy water to the connections
being tested.
• If bubblesappear,become larger in size or increasein number,
a leak exists.
• This must be corrected before using the generator. Contact
your local AuthorizedService Facilityfor assistance.
• Contact with liquid contents of the cylinder will cause freeze
burns to the skin.
• Do not allow childrento tamper or play with the cylinder.
• When transporting and storing, keep cylinder secured in an
upright position with cylinder valve turned off and the outlet
plugged. (usually by a plastic protective cap) Keep cylinders
away from heat and ventilatedwhen in a vehicle.
IMPORTANT: D o not overloadthe generator.Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles.These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset-type circuit breakers. If amperage
rating of any circuit breakeris exceeded,that breakeropens and
electricaloutput to that receptacleis lost. Read"Don't Overloadthe
Generator"carefully.