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Section 4: Operation
OPERATmNG
THE
G E N E RATO R
Startin
the En
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following
start
instructions:
I.
Hake
sure unit is on a level surface.
mNPORTANT:
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
(Figure
4). Fuel valve
handle
should
be vertical
(pointing
toward
ground)
for
fuel to flow.
Fuel Valve is shown
in the On position
3.
Start
engine
according
to instructions
given in engine
owner's
manual.
WAR.ING
1
When
starting engine, pull cord slowty until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NEVER start or stop engine with etectricaJ devices plugged in
and turned
on,
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 protection
device.
See engine manual.
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
AHow equipment
to cool before touching.
The generator
must be at least 5 feet from structures
having
combustible
walls and/or other combustible
materials.
Keep at least 3 feet of cJearance on all sides of generator
for
adequate cooling, maintenance
and servicing.
Reflective exhaust heat may damage fuel tank causing fire.
Code of Federal Regulation
(CFR) Title :;6 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property
require equipment
powered by an internal
combustion
engine to have a spark arrester; maintained
in
effective working
order, complying
to USDA Forest service
standard 5100- I C or later revision. In the State of California
a
spark arrester
is required under section 4442 of the California
PuNic resources code. Other" states may have similar laws.
Connecting
Electrical
Loads
o Let engine
stabilize
and warm
up for a few minutes
after
starting.
o Plug in and turn
on the desired
120 and/or
240 VoltAC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical
loads.
o DO
NOT
connect
240Volt
loads to the
120Volt
duplex
receptacles.
o DO
NOT
connect
3-phase
loads to the generator.
o DO
NOT
connect
50 Hz loads to the generator.
o DO
NOT
OVERLOADTHE
GENERATOR.
See
"Don't
Overload
Generator".
See "Don't
Overload
Generator".
Start generator
and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical
loads,
Connect
electrical
loads in OFF position,
then turn ON for
operation.
"[:urn electrical
loads OFF and disconnect
from generator
before
stopping
generator:
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