Starting The Generator - Lpg; Stopping The Engine - DUROMAX HYBRID II XP4850EH User Manual

1 Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position. The generator may be hard to
start if a load is connected.
2 Turn the gasoline fuel valve to the "OFF" position.
3 Connect the propane gas hose to the regulator/decompression valve.
4 Connect the propane gas collar to the gas supply and then turn on the propane gas supply.
5 Press the button on top of the pressure release valve down two or three times.
6 The choke operates differently on propane gas.
a. If the engine is warm (the unit was run recently) start with the choke half open.
i. Wait 30 seconds and then push the choke lever all the way to the "OPEN" position.
b. If the engine is cold (the unit was not run recently) start with the choke "OPEN".
7 Turn the engine key switch to the START position and hold it there for 5 seconds, or until the
engine starts.
Operating the starter motor for more than 5 seconds can damage the motor. If the engine fails to start,
release the switch and wait 10 seconds before operating the starter again.
If the speed of the starter motor drops after a period of time, it is an indication that the battery should
be recharged.
When the engine starts, allow the engine switch to return to the ON position.

Stopping the Engine

In an emergency:
To stop the engine in an emergency, move the engine switch to the OFF position.
In normal use:
1 Turn the AC circuit breaker to the OFF position. Disconnect DC battery charging cables.
2 Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
3 Turn the off the propane gas supply.
Decompression
Valve / Regulator
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Connect to propane
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