Close The Choke; Stopping The Engine; Charging A Battery; Set Switch To Run - Craftsman 580.328330 Owner's Manual

b. Close the Choke:- Rotate the CHOKE CONTROL to its FULL CHOKE posi-
tion. Lesser amounts of choking may be required when starting a warm
engine.
c. Set Switch to RUN:- Set the Engine-Run/Stop Switch to its RUN
position.
d. Crank Engine:- Grasp the recoil starter handle with one hand while
holding the generator carrying handle with other hand. Pull the
starter handle out rapidly to overcome compression and prevent
"kickback". Repeat, if necessary, with Choke opened slightly. When
engine starts, open the Choke gradually.
e. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes.
f. Check that the AC ON light is illuminated. Then connect and turn ON
the desired electrica! load(s). DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR- SEE
PARAGRAPH 2.3.
A. CLOSE THE CHOKE
ENGINE RUN/
SWITCH
B. SET ENGINE SWITCH TO "ON _
START£Ft HANDLE
C. CRANK ENGINE
Figure 2-2. Starting the Engine
2.5- STOPPING THE ENGINE
a. Disconnect (or turn OFF) all electrical loads connected to
generator receptacles.
b. Let the engine run for a minute or two at no-load, to cool.
c. Set the Engine-Run/Stop Switch to STOP position, wait for the
engine to come to a complete stop.
2.6- CHARGING A BATTERY (Figure 2-3)
This equipment has battery charging capability, may be used to
recharge a discharged 12 volts, automotive or utility type storage
battery. Te recharge a 12 volts battery, proceed as follows:-
CAOTION!
DO NOT attempt to recharge any 6 volts battery using the generatorWs
battery charge system. DO NOT attempt to crank an engine having a
discharged battery. Either of the preceding may result in damage to
equipment.
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