Starting The Engine - Honda EB3000c Owner's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the generator in an
enclosed area such as a garage. Your generator's exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an
enclosed area and cause illness or death.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas, partially enclosed areas or activities that
may expose you to carbon monoxide.
Perform PRE-OPERATION CHECK (see page
1.
2. Make sure that all appliances are disconnected from the AC
receptacles.
3. Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
4. To start a cold engine, pull the choke rod out to the CLOSED position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke rod in the OPEN position.
5. Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
6. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it
gently to prevent damage to the starter or housing.
7. If the choke rod was moved to the CLOSED position to start the
engine, gradually push it to the OPEN position as the engine warms
up.
Refer to the AC OPERATION (see page
8.
page 24 ) for connecting loads to the generator.
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) or DC OPERATION (see
23