Starting Electricstart Engines - Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual

NOTE:
if enginefires, but does not continueto run, move chokelever
to FULLCHOKE and repeatstarting instructions.
Figure 10 - Fuel Shut-offVaNe
FUEL SHUTBFF
Figure 11 - Engine ON/OFF Switch
ENGINE ON/OFF SWITCH
(PULL START ENGINES ONLY)
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Figure 12 - Choke Position
CHOKE LEVER
LEFT = CHOKE--
RIGHT = RUN
IMPORTANT: D o not overloadthe 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 breakeris exceeded,that breakeropens and
electricaloutput to that receptacleis lost. Read"Don't Overloadthe
Generator"carefully.
2.9 STARTING ELECTRIC START ENGINES
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.
• Make sure the unit is in a level position (not to exceed 15° in
any direction).
• Openthe fuel shut-off valve (Figure10).
• Move engine CHOKEknob outward to FULL CHOKEposition
(Figure12).
• To start engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in
the "Start" position. The enginewill crank and attempt to start.
Whenthe enginestarts, releasethe switch to the run position.
• When the engine starts, move choke knob to "1/2 Choke"
position until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the
"Run" position. If enginefalters, move choke knob back out to
"1/2 Choke" position until the engine runs smoothly and then
to "Run" position.
• This generator is also equipped with a manual recoil starter
which may be usedif the battery is discharged.
NOTE:
The switch must be in the RUN position. Use one of the
generator's receptacle outlets along with the includedbattery
chargerto chargethe battery while the generator is running.
• Tostart manually,firmly grasp the recoil handleand pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away to
start engine.Thenfollow the same choke sequence.
NOTE:
If engine fires, but does not continueto run, move chokelever
to FULL CHOKE and repeatstarting instructions.
iMPORTANT: D o not overloadthe 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 breakeris exceeded,that breakeropens and
electricaloutput to that receptacleis lost. Read"Don't Overloadthe
Generator"carefully.