Starting Pull Start Engines - Generac Power Systems 0061520 Owner's Manual

• Use only standard 20 or 30 pound capacity LP tanks with
Type 1, right hand Acme threads with this generator. Verify the
requalification date on the tank has not expired. Do not use
rusted or damaged cylinders.
• All new cylinders must be purged of air and moisture prior to
filling. Used cylinders that have not been plugged or kept closed
must also be purged.
• The purging process should be done by your propane gas
supplier. (Cylinders from an exchange supplier should have
been purged and filled properly already)
• Lift the tank and place carefully in the rear tank bracket and
tank shroud with the connection point facing the front of the
generator (Figure 10).
• Remove the safety plug or cap from the cylinder valve.
• Attach the connector snugly into the valve. Remember, turn the
plastic coupling from the hose right to tighten or clockwise.
• Always position the cylinder so the connection between the
valve and the regulator won't cause sharp bends or kinks in
the hose.
Figure 10 - Position Tank
• Check for leaks by spraying soapy water to the connections
being tested.
• If bubbles appear, become larger in size or increase in number,
a leak exists.
• This must be corrected before using the generator. Contact
your local Authorized Service Facility for assistance.
• Contact with liquid contents of the cylinder will cause freeze
burns to the skin.
• Do not allow children to tamper or play with the cylinder.
• When transporting and storing, keep cylinder secured in an
upright position with cylinder valve turned off and the outlet
plugged. (usually by a plastic protective cap) Keep cylinders
away from heat and ventilated when in a vehicle.

2.7 STARTING PULL START ENGINES

Never start or stop engine with electrical
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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 on the cylinder (Figure 11).
4. Turn engine RUN/STOP switch to ON position (Figure 3).
5. Press down on the regulator prime button for 1-2 seconds and
release (Figure 5).
6. Slide engine choke to the LEFT to FULL CHOKE position
(Figure 12).
7. To start engine, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away two
(2) times.
8. Move choke knob to into the RUN position and pull recoil
handle two (2) more times to start engine.
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, press prime button
for 1-2 seconds and repeat starting instructions.
The switch on the control panel must be in the ON position.
Figure 11 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
Fuel Shut-off
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.
Operation
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