Starting Pull Start Engines - Generac Portable Products GP Series Owner's Manual

3. Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill (Figure 9).
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming
in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during
storage. Fuel 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.
Figure 9 - Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
Fuel

2.7 STARTING PULL START ENGINES

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Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged into the receptacles AND
devices turned on.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
2. Make sure the unit is in a level position (not to exceed 15° in
any direction).
3. OPEN the Fuel Shut-off Valve (Figure 10).
4. Turn engine RUN/STOP switch to ON position (Figures 2C or
11).
5. Slide engine choke to the LEFT to FULL CHOKE position
(Figure 12).
Figure 10 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
DO NOT Fill Above Lip
6. To start engine, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
7. 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.
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE and repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles. These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset-type circuit breakers. If amperage
rating of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and
electrical output to that receptacle is lost. Read "Don't Overload the
Generator" carefully.
Figure 11 - Engine ON/OFF Switch
ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH
(GP5000 ENGINES ONLY)
Figure 12 - Choke Position
CHOKE LEVER
LEFT = CHOKE (START)
RIGHT = RUN
Operation
NOTE:
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