Starting Electric Start Engines - DeWalt DXGNR 5700 Instruction Manual

Operation
Turn engine Run/Stop switch (B) to Run (manual start only).
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B
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B
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Slide engine choke (C) to Full Choke position (left).
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Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until increased
6.
resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
When engine starts, move choke knob to 1/2-choke position
7.
until engine runs smoothly, then fully into Run position. If
engine falters, move choke back to 1/2-choke position until
engine runs smoothly, then to Run position.
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke
8.
lever to Full Choke and repeat starting instructions.
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
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that receptacle is lost. Read "Don't Overload the Genera-
tor" carefully.

Starting Electric Start Engines

CAUTION
ing or stopping unit. Failure to do so could result in
equipment and property damage.
Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
1.
starting the engine.
Place generator on a level surface.
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Open the fuel shut-off valve.
3.
Move engine choke knob outward to Full Choke.
4.
Press and hold Start/Run/Stop switch in the Start position.
5.
When engine starts, release the switch to the Run position.
When engine starts, move choke knob to 1/2 choke position
6.
until engine runs smoothly, then fully to RUN position. If
engine falters, move choke knob back to 1/2 choke position
until engine runs smoothly, then move to Run position.
B
C
Equipment and property damage. Dis-
connect electrical loads prior to start-
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