Section 4: Operation - Troy-Bilt 1919 Owner's Manual

Section 4: Operation
OPERATmNG THE
. 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.
Turn electricM loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
I. Hake sure unit ison a levelsurface,
iMPORTANT: Failureto startand 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).
Position
3. Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner's manual.
MOTE: If engine starts 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.
Allow 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 cooJing, maintenance and servicing.
In the State of California a spark attester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
s_ates may have similar laws. FederaJ laws appJy on federal
Jands. If you equip the muffler with a spark attester; it must be
maintained in effective working order.
Electrical Loads
o Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
° Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 VoltAC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
° DO NOT connect 240VMt loads to the 120VMt duplex
receptacles.
° DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
° DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
. DO NOT OVERLOAD GENERATOR. See "Don't
Overload Generator".
the En ine
I. Unplug aR electrical loads from generator panel
receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned ON.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internM temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Turn engine off according to engine owner's manual.
4. Hove fuel valve to "Off" position.
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