Starting Pull Start Engines - Generac Power Systems 005975-0 Owner's Manual

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Do not light a cigarette or smoke when filling
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the fuel tank. Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE
and its vapors are EXPLOSIVE.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. Do
not use any gasoline with more than 10% added ethanol. Do not
use E85 gasoline. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Fill to bottom
of screen filter. Be careful not to overfill (Figure 8).
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Figure 8 - Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
Fuel
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming
in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank
during storage. Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. See the "Storage" section. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.

2.8 STARTING PULL START ENGINES

Never start or stop engine with electrical
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devices plugged into the receptacles AND
devices turned on.
• Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
• Make sure the unit is in a level position (not to exceed 15° in
any direction).
• OPEN the Fuel Shut-off Valve (Figure 9).
• Turn engine RUN/STOP switch to ON position (Figure 10).
• Slide engine choke to the LEFT to FULL CHOKE position (Figure
11).
• To start engine, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
• When engine starts, move choke knob to 1/2-CHOKE position
until engine runs smoothly and then fully into RUN position. If
engine falters, move choke back out to 1/2-CHOKE position
until engine runs smoothly and then to RUN position.
DO NOT Fill Above Lip
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE and repeat starting instructions.
Figure 9 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
Figure 10 - Engine ON/OFF Switch
Figure 11 - Choke Position
CHOKE LEVER
LEFT = CHOKE
RIGHT = RUN
Operation
NOTE:
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