Starting The Generator - Firman P01201 Owner's Manual

Starting the Generator

1. Before starting the generator, check for loose
or missing parts and for any damage which
may have occurred during shipment.
2. Check oil level and fuel.
3. Disconnect all electrical loads from the
generator. Never start or stop the generator
with electrical devices plugged in or turned
on.
4. Turn the fuel valve to the "ON"(l) position.
5. Flip the engine switch to the "ON"(l) position.
6. Move the choke lever to the "START" position.
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7. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly.
8. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts
and warm up, move the choke lever to the
"RUN" position.
9. Allow generator to run at no load for few
minutes upon each initial start-up to permit
engine and generator to stablize.
WARNING
S t a r t e r c o r d k i c k b a c k ( r a p i d
retraction) will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can
let go which could cause broken
bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
r e s u l t i n g i n s e r i o u s i n j u r y .
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid
kickback.
Keep choke lever in "START" position for only 1
pull of the recoil starter. After first pull, move
choke lever to the "RUN" position for up to the
next 3 pulls of the recoil starter. Too much
choke leads to sparkplug fouling/engine
flooding due to the lack of incoming air. This
will cause the engine not to start.
If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if
unit shuts down during operation, make sure
unit is on a level surface and check for proper
oil level in crankcase. This unit may be equipped
with a low oil protection device. If so, oil must
be at proper level for engine to start.
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