Starting Your Dual Fuel Or Tri-Fuel Generator - Benchmark Midland Power BG Series Manual

4.2 STARTING YOUR DUAL FUEL OR TRI-FUEL GENERATOR

NOTE
If your generator is gasoline only, go to section 4.1 for starting
instructions.
DANGER!
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Natural Gas (NG) are highly
flammable. Do not store or use LPG or NG in an enclosed area.
Do not expose the LPG cylinder to excessive heat. Fully close
the LPG cylinder or NG line when the generator is not in use or
is running with gasoline. Never use a gas container, LPG or NG
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 and NG connections for leaks by wetting the hose
fittings with soapy water. If bubbles appear or grow in these fittings,
there is a leak. Turn off all valves and tighten the connections. Turn
valves back on 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 lever 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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