Husqvarna 1365GN Owner's Manual page 9

Operation
4. Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner's manual
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 oll level in crankcase.
This unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device.
See engine manual.
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 VottAC,
single phase,60 Hz electrical loads.
• DO NOT connect 240Vott loads to the 120Volt duplex
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOADTHE GENERATOR. See
"Don't Overload Generator" on page 13.
Stopping the Engine
I. Unplug ALL electrical loads from generator panel
receptacles.NEVER start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned ON.
2. Move idle control switch to "Off" position.
3. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
4. Turn engine off according to instructions given in the
engine owner's manual.
5. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.
Operating Automatic Idle Control
This switch is designed to greatly improvefuel economy.
When this switch is turned ON, the engine will only
run at its normal high governed engine speed when an
electrical load is connected.When an electrical load is
removed, the engine will run at a reduced speed. With the
switch off, the engine will run at the normal high engine
speed. Always have the switch off when starting and
stopping the engine.
Charging a Battery
Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged
12Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. DO
NOT use the unit to charge any 6Volt batteries. DO NOT
use the unit to crank an engine having a discharged battery.
DANGER
DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
Wear protective goggles,rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
To recharge 12Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
I. Check fluid level in all battery cells.If necessary,add
ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery
cells. DO NOT use tap water.
2. If battery isequipped with vent caps,make sure they
are installedand are tight.
3. If necessary,clean battery terminals.
4. Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel
receptacle identifiedby the words "12-VOLTS D.C".
5. Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle
to the positive (+) battery terminal (Figure5).
12 VOLT D.C.
RECEPTACLE
+
POS NEG
12 VOLT BA'R'ERY