Starting The Engine - North Star M165911V Owner's Manual

After you have completed the pre-start checklist procedures, you are ready to start the engine.
To start the engine:
1) Disconnect all loads to the generator.
2) Turn the gasoline line valve to the ON position.
3) For cold engine, move choke lever to full choke position. To restart a warm engine, move choke
lever to half choke or to RUN position.
4) Start the engine:
a) Move the engine on/off switch to the ON position.
b) Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull the starter cord out briskly and
rapidly. Allow starter cord to return slowly.
5) When engine starts, move choke lever to RUN position.
6) Under long, continuous-run operating conditions, be prepared to:
a) Check and refuel the engine on a regular basis. A tank of gas should last about 4 hours under
100% load, and about 8 hours under 50% load. See engine owner's manual for more detail.
WARNING :
A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add fuel or remove gas cap if
engine is running or still hot. Let cool at least 2 minutes.
b) Check engine oil level each time you refuel.
c) Change oil after the first 20 operating hours, and at least every 100 operating hours
thereafter, as directed in the engine owner's manual.
WARNING:
Never open oil port while engine is running. Hot oil can spray over face and body.
Operation (cont'd)

3. Starting the Engine

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