Starting Your Dual Fuel Generator - Benchmark BG Series User Manual

4.2 STARTING YOUR DUAL FUEL GENERATOR

Note
If your generator is gasoline only, skip to section 4.3.
DANGER!
Propane is a Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) and highly flammable. Do not
store or use LPG in an enclosed area. Do not expose the LPG cylinder to
excessive heat. Fully close the LPG cylinder when the generator is not in
use or is running with gasoline. Never use a gas container, LPG connector
hose, LPG cylinder or any other fuel item that appears damaged.
If you smell gas, close the gas supply and check all connections for leaks
before attempting to use the generator again.
Note
The choke is automatically controlled during remote start, but must be
manually operated during electric or recoil start.
Check the LPG connections for leaks by wetting the LPG hose fittings
with soapy water. If bubbles appear or grow in these fittings, it means
there is a leak. Turn off the propane cylinder valve and tighten the
connections. Turn on the propane cylinder again and recheck with
soapy water.
Do not use the generator and contact customer service if the leak
continues or if it is not possible to identify the source of the leak.
Do not push the choke knob to the START/CLOSED position when the
engine is hot or ambient air temperature is high.
If recoil starting, return the starter grip slowly by hand, do not let it snap
back.
If there is no electric-start battery in the generator or the battery has
died, the generator can only be started using the recoil method. If there
is a battery and it is drained, running the generator will recharge the
battery.
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