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STARTING THE GENERATOR
STOP!
Before starting this generator, confirm all the steps in the section titled, "Preparing the Generator for Use," of this manual have been correctly
completed. If unsure about how to perform these steps, call 1-866-460-9436, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time for customer service.
Disconnect all electrical loads from this generator before attempting to start.
A Power Pack Cable Is Included. Portable Jump Starter Battery Power Pack Is Not Included
Use a multi-function Portable Jump Starter Battery Power Pack with a capacity of at least 6,000 mAh.
(Sold separately. Call 1-866-460-9436 for additional information.)
This generator includes one Power Pack Cable. Insert one end of Red (Positive) cable into the Positive
receptacle of Battery Power Pack, then insert one end of Black (Negative) cable into the Negative receptacle of
Battery Power Pack. Then insert the Red (Positive) end into Positive receptacle of generator and Black
(Negative) into the Negative receptacle of generator.
Press the POWER switch on the Battery Power Pack, then press the generator POWER switch to the START
position, until the generator has started. DO NOT CONNECT electrical devices until AFTER the generator is
started.
To start this generator:
1. Confirm that there are no electrical devices connected to this generator. Connected devices may increase the difficulty in starting the engine.
2. Confirm that this generator is properly grounded. (See "Ground the Generator"
section of this manual.)
3A. If using gasoline, select GAS/LP switch to GAS, then turn the fuel switch to
the "on" position.
3B. If using propane, select GAS/LP switch to LPG, then turn the fuel switch to
the "off" position.
4. Pull the choke lever towards you.
5. Set the engine switch to the "on" position.
6A. For recoil start: Slowly pull on the recoil starter handle, shown in Figure 4, until a slight resistance is felt. Then pull briskly to start the engine.
Gently return the cord into the generator to avoid damage to the starter or housing. Never allow the cord to snap back.
6B. For electric start: Push the Power Switch rocker to START position and hold until engine starts. If the engine fails to start within five seconds,
release and wait at least 5 seconds before attempting to start the engine again.
7. If the engine fails to start, repeat step 6.
NOTE: After repeated attempts to start the engine, consult the troubleshooting guide before attempting again. If problems persist,
call 1-866-460-9436, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time.
8. Once the engine has started, GRADUALLY push the choke lever until the engine levels off. Then let the engine run
approximately 5 minutes BEFORE adding appliances or tools. DO NOT CONNECT electrical devices until AFTER the generator is started.
Choke Rod
The choke is used to provide an enriched fuel mixture when starting a cold engine.
It can be opened and closed by operating the choke rod manually.
Choke OUT/OFF To Start
Item # GEN85KIDF Portable Dual Fuel Invertor Generator
Choke IN/ON To Run
Choke Rod
The Recoil Start is located on
the right side of the generator.
Figure 4
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