Section 3: Operation; Operation And Use Questions; Before Starting Engine; Starting The Engine - Generac Power Systems GC2800B Owner's Manual

Section 3: Operation

Operation and Use Questions

Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888-GENERAC (1-
888-436-3722) with questions or concerns about unit
operation and maintenance.

Before Starting Engine

WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate
a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance.
Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or
equipment failure or damage.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unit is shipped without oil. Add
engine oil before starting. See
instructions.
Perform the following before starting engine:
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check fuel level.
3. Inspect unit for damage.

Starting the Engine

NOTE: The engine has a fixed throttle position and is
equipped with an auto-choke. No throttle or choke adjust-
ment by the operator is required.

Manual Start

1. See Before Starting
2. See Figure 3-1. Insert key (A) into key slot.
A
B
D
C
Figure 3-1. Manual Start
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3. Verify fuel shutoff (B) is turned counterclockwise to
OPEN.
4. Set choke control lever (C) to CHOKE:
• On GC2800B, turn choke control lever left.
•
On GC300B, turn choke counterclockwise.
NOTE: Leave choke control lever in RUN if engine is
already warm.
5. Push and release primer bulb (D) three times.
6. See Figure
resistance is felt, then pull starter cord rapidly.
Starter cord will recoil back into position when
released.
for
E
Figure 3-2. Starter Cord
7. Slowly adjust choke clockwise as the engine
warms up. Wait until engine runs smoothly before
each choke adjustment.
8. Verify choke is turned fully clockwise, and throttle
lever is fully to the right when engine is warmed up
and running smoothly.
3-2. Slowly pull starter cord (E) until
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