To Start The Engine; Manual (Recoil) Starting; Electric Starting (Xg7000E& Xg8000E); Stoppingthe Engine - Generac Portable Products XG SERIES Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT: I t is important to prevent gum depositsfrom 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 separationand
formation of acids during storage.Acidic gas can damagethe 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
cleanerproductsin the fuel tank as permanentdamagemay occur.
2.9 TO STABT THEENGINE
Never start or stopengine with electrical devicespluggedinto
the receptaclesAND devicesturnedon.
• 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 (Figure11).
• Pull engine CHOKEknob outward to "Full Choke" position
(Figure12).
Figure 11 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
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2.9.1 MANUAL _ STARTING
* To start the generator,put the on/off switch in the ONposition.
* Firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until increased
resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away to start engine.
* When the engine starts, push choke knob to "1/2 Choke"
position until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the
"Run" position. If engine falters, pull choke knob back out to
"1/2 Choke" position until the engine runs smoothly and then
to "Run" position.
NOTE:
If engine fires,but does not continueto run, pull chokeknob
to "Furl Choke" and repeat startinginstructions.
2.9.2 ELECTRIC STARTING _XGTOOOE & XGSOOOE)___
* Tostart the engine,press and hold the Start/Run/Stopswitch in
the "Start" position. The enginewill crank and attempt to start.
Whenthe enginestarts, releasethe switch to the run position.
* When the engine starts, push choke knob to "1/2 Choke"
position until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the
"Run" position. If engine falters, pull 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 switchmust be in the RUN position.Use one of the
generator's receptacleoutlets alongwith the includedbattery
chargerto chargethe battery while the generator is running.
2.10 STOPPING THEENGINE
• Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from
generatorpanel receptacles.Neverstart or stop the enginewith
electricaldevices plugged in and turned on.
• Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize the
internaltemperaturesof engine and generator.
• Move Start/Run/Stopor On/Offswitch to the "Off" position.
• Close fuel valve.
2.11LOW 01LPBESSUBE SHUTDOWN SYSTEM
The engine is equippedwith a low oil pressure sensor that shuts
down the engine automaticallywhen the oil pressure drops below
5 psi. A delay built into the low oil shutdown system allows oil
pressure to build during starting. The delay allows the engine to
run for about 10 secondsbeforesensing oil pressure.If the engine
shuts down by itself and the fuel tank has enough gasoline,check
engine oil level.
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