Section 4: Operation - Troy-Bilt 1925 Owner's Manual

Section 4: Operation
OPERATmNG THE
See"Don't Overload Generator".
Start generator and let engine stabiJize before connecting
electricaJ loads,
Connect eJectricaJ loads in OFF positiom then turn ON for
operation.
* Turn electrical Joads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
iMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger
before starting the generator.
Startin 8 the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Follow
start instruction steps in numerical order:
I. Hake 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 I S seconds_and pause for I minute.
WARNING
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 m_terials.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
In the State of California a spark attester is required by I_w
(Section 4442 of the California PuNic Resources Code). Other
states may havesimilar laws.Federal I_ws apply on federal
lands.If you equip the muffler with a spark attester, it must be
maintained in effective woH<ingorder.
Jump Start Procedure
If generator's starting battery fails, use following instructions
to jump start generator.You can jump start generator using
any 12Volt automotive or utility style storage battery.
I. Unscrew fuse holder and remove generator's 10 Amp
inoline fuse (Figure 6).Verify fuse is good or replace
with a known good fuse. Reinstall fuse in fuse holder.
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Slide red rubber boot off generator's battery terminal
and push it onto red wire, thus uncovering POSITIVE
battery terminal.
Using standard automotive jumper cables, connect
RED jumper cable clamp to generator's POSITIVE
battery terminal (Figure 7).
NOTE: If engine starts but fails to run, or if unit shuts down
during operation, make sure unit is on a level surface and
check for proper oil level in crankcase.This unit may be
equipped with a low oil protection device. See engine manual.
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