Advertisement
Available languages
Available languages
To Start The Engine
CAUTION
See "Don't
Ovedoad
Generator".
Start generator
and let engine
stabilize
before
connecting
electrical
loads.
Connect
electrical
loads in OFF position,
then turn ON
for operation.
Turn electrical
loads OFF and disconnect
from generator
before
stopping
generator.
iMPORTANT:
Always unplug the battery float charger
before starting the generator.
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use
the following start instruction steps by numerical order:
1.
Make sure unit is on a level surface.
iMPORTANT:
Failure to start and operate unit on a
level surface will cause the unit not to start or shut
down during operation.
2.
Turn fuel valve to "On" position. Fuel valve handle
should be vertical (pointing toward the ground) for
fuel to flow.
Fuel Valve is shown
in the On position
3.
Make sure Idle Control switch is in "Off" position.
IDLE
4.
Set Ignition switch to "On" (-) position.
5.
Pull choke control out to close choke.
6A. For electric
starting,
press start switch on
generator cradle until engine starts. To prolong life
of starter components,
press starter button for no
more than 5 seconds, then pause for 1 minute.
•
If engine starts, proceed to step 8.
•
If engine fails to start, proceed to step 7.
NOTE: If battery is discharged, use manual starting
instructions.
6B. For manual starting,
grasp recoil handle and pull
slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull
rapidly one time only to start engine.
•
If engine starts, proceed to step 8.
•
If engine fails to start, proceed to step 7.
WARNING
When
starting
engine,
pull cord
slowly
until resistance
is
felt and then
pul! rapidly
to avoid kickback.
NEVER
start
or stop engine
with electrical
devices
plugged
in and turned
on.
7.
Push in the choke handle half way, and pull recoil
handle twice.
•
If engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 6.
8.
Open the choke gradually as the engine warms up
by pushing in on the choke handle.
NOTE: 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
)rotection device.
WARN NG
DO NOT touch
hot surfaces.
Allow
equipment
to coo! before
touching.
The generator
must be at least 5 feet from structures
having
combustible
wails and/or other combustible
materials.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance
on all sides
of generator
for adequate
cooling,
maintenance
and servicing.
In the State
of California
a spark arrester
is required
by
law (Section
4442
of the California
Public
Resources
Code).
Other
states
may have similar
laws. Federal
laws
apply on federal
lands.
If you equip the muffler
with a
spark arrester,
it must be maintained
in effective
working
order.You
can order
a spark arrester
through
your
authorized
Sears
service
dealer.
10
Advertisement
