Starting The Engine - Troy-Bilt 30237 Owner's Manual

OPERATING THE
GENERATOR

Starting the Engine

Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Follow
start instruction steps in numerical order:
IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger
before starting the generator.
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Follow start instructions given in engine owner's manual
and turn start switch on generator to "Start" position
(Figure 5).To prolong life of starter components, DO
NOT hold starter switch in "Start" position for more
than 15 seconds, and pause for 1 minute.
Figure 5 — Starter Switch
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush,
ect. can catch fire.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• The generator must be at least 5 feet from structures having
combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.
• Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
• Reflective exhaust heat may damage fuel tank causing fire.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
Section 4: Operation
Jump Start Procedure
If generator's starting battery fails, use following instructions
to jump start generator.You can jump start generator using
any 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery.
1. Unscrew fuse holder and remove generator's 10 Amp
in-line fuse (Figure 6).Verify fuse is good or replace
with a known good fuse. Reinstall fuse in fuse holder.
Figure 6 — In-Line Fuse
2. Slide red rubber boot off generator's battery terminal
and push it onto red wire, thus uncovering POSITIVE
battery terminal.
3. Using standard automotive jumper cables, connect
RED jumper cable clamp to generator's POSITIVE
battery terminal (Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Jumper Cable Connections
4. Connect the other RED jumper cable clamp to the
starting battery's POSITIVE battery terminal.
5. Connect the BLACK jumper cable clamp to the
starting battery's NEGATIVE battery terminal.
6. Connect the other BLACK jumper cable clamp to the
GROUNDING FASTENER on the generator, as shown
in Figure 7.
7. Start the generator as described in "Starting the
Engine" and remove jumper cables in reverse order of
connections.
8. Slide the red rubber boot back onto the generator's
POSITIVE battery terminal.
If you have any questions, please call the Generator
Helpline at 1-888-611-6708, M-F 8-5 CT.
IMPORTANT: When jump starting, always wear proper eye
protection and never lean over battery. Inspect both
batteries before connecting booster cables. DO NOT jump
start a damaged battery. Be sure vent caps are tight and level.
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Grounding
Fastener