Troy-Bilt 1924 Owner's Manual page 9

Section 4: Operation
OPERATmNG THE
G E N E RATO R
Startin the En
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
I. blake sure unit is on a level surface.
mMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn fuel valve to"On" position (Figure 4). Fuel valve
handle should be vertical (pointing toward ground) for
fuel to flow.
Fuel Valve is shown
in the On position
3. Start engine according to engine owner's manual.
NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls 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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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 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- I C 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 bws.
Connecting Electrical Loads
o Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
o Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 VokAC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
o DO NOT connect 240Volt loads to the i20Voit duplex
receptacles.
o DO NOT connect [}-phase loads to the generator.
o DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
o DO NOT OVERLOADTHE GENERATOR. See
"Don't Overload Generator".
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on,
See "Don't OverIoad Generator".
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads,
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
Turn electricaI loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator:
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