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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.
2.7 TO START THE ENGINE
Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged into the receptacles AND
devices turned on.
•
Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
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Make sure the unit is in a level position.
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OPEN
the Fuel Shut-off Valve (Figure 9).
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Turn engine ON/OFF switch to
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Move engine CHOKE lever to the
•
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 lever to
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
the START position and repeat starting instructions.
Figure 9 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
Choke
Lever
Fuel
Shutoff Valve
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Section 2 – Operation
Portable Generator System
ON position (Figure 10).
START position (Figure 10).
1/2-CHOKE position until
NOTE:
Recoil
Handle
Choke Position
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.
2.8 STOPPING THE ENGINE
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Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles. Never start or stop the engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on.
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Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize the
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
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Move ON/OFF switch to
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Close fuel valve.
2.9 LOW OIL LEVEL SHUTDOWN SYSTEM
The engine is equipped with a low oil level sensor that shuts down the
engine automatically when the oil level drops below a specified level. If
the engine shuts down by itself and the fuel tank has enough gasoline,
check engine oil level.
2.9.1 SENSING LOW OIL LEVEL
If the system senses a low oil level during operation, the engine shuts
down. The engine will not run until the oil has been refilled to the
proper level.
Engine
ON/OFF
Switch
Figure 10 - Choke Position
OFF position.
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