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5. Recoil Start
#30117 ONLY
- Engine Switch - Turn the Engine Switch located on the left side of the Control Panel to
the "RUN" position (Fig P).
#30118 ONLY
- Remove 5 Amp Fuse (if previously installed) (Fig Q) if no battery is connected
to Generator.
- Key Start Switch - Turn the Ignition Key Switch located on the left side of the Control
Panel to the "RUN" position (Fig R).
- Pull the Starter Handgrip located on the left side of the generator (Fig S) lightly until
some resistance is felt then let it gently return to the seated position. Grip securely
and pull firmly in one smooth, rapid motion. NOTE: On a cold engine, several pull
cycles may be required for starting.
6. Electric Start #30118 ONLY
Turn the Ignition Key to the "START" position to engage electric starter and release to
"RUN" when engine starts. NOTE: Do not operate electric starter for periods longer than
5 seconds at a time or starter motor overheating could occur.
7. Choke Opening – Allow the engine to reach operating temperature and during the 1st min-
ute or so of running, gradually open the Choke to the full open position (Fig T).
NOTE: If the engine falters or runs rough, the choke is being opened too quickly. Partially
close until the engine running smooths out.
DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!
As the engine runs, it produces dangerous levels of Carbon Monoxide gas. Carbon
Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas which can quickly cause dizziness, unconsciousness
and death.
- Never run the generator in an enclosed or partially enclosed area! This includes all
garages, porches, patios, sheds, basements, vehicles, trailers, tents etc. even with
all doors and windows open!
- Only run outdoors and keep away from open windows, doors, ventilation openings or
anywhere that exhaust can migrate indoors.
8. Stop Engine –
#30117 ONLY
- Engine Switch - Turn the Engine Switch located on the left side of the Control Panel
to the "STOP" position (Fig P).
#30118 ONLY
- Key Start Switch - Turn the Ignition Key Switch located on the left side of the
Control Panel to the "STOP" position (Fig R).
DO NOT close choke to shut off engine.
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FIG. P
FIG. Q
FIG. R
Starter
FIG. S
Handgrip
FIG. T
Choke
Closed
Open
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