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OPERATING
THE
Starting
the
Engine
Disconnect
all electrical
loads
from
the
generator.
Use
the
following
start
instructions:
I.
Make
sure
unit
is on a level surface.
2.
Turn white fuel valve to"On"
position
(Figure 4).The
fuel valve handle will be vertical
(pointing
toward
the
ground).
3.
Set on!off switch to"On"
position
(Figure 5).
WARNmNG
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kid<bad<.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on,
IMPORTANT:
if excessive fuel is present in the air/fuel
mixture
causing a "flooded"
condition,
move choke [ever to
"Run"
position
and pull handle repeatedly
until engine starts.
B.
Move choke lever to"P_un"
position
a short distance
at
a time over several seconds
in warm weather
or
minutes
in cold weather.
Let engine run smoothly
before
each change. Operate
with choke in "[_un"
position.
WARNING
DO NOT touch
hot surfaces
and avoid hot exhaust
gases.
Allow
equipment
to cool before
touching.
Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance
on all sides of generator
including
overhead.
Code
of Federal
Regulation
(CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests,
and
Public Property
require
equipment
powered
by an internal
combustion
engine to have a spar[< attester,
maintained
in
effective
working
order,
complying
to USDA Forest
service
standard
5[00-IC
or later revision.
In the State of California
a
spar[< attester
is required
under
section
4442 of the California
Public resources
code. Other
states
may have similar
laws.
5.
Grasp
recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance
is felt.Then
pull handle
rapidly to overcome
compression,
prevent
kickback and start engine.
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