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Section 4: Operation
OPERATING
THE
G EN ERATO R
Starting
the En ine
iMPORTANT:
Always unplug the battery float charger
before starting the generator.
Disconnect
all electrical
loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
i.
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 the fuel valve to the "On"
position
(Figure S).The
fuel valve handle should be vertical (pointing toward
the ground) for fuel to flow.
Fuel Valve is shown
in the On position
3.
Place choke lever in"Chol(e"
position
(Figure 6).
Choke Lever
shown in
"Choke"
position
4.
Set engine on/off switch to"On"
position
(Figure 7).
5A. For electric
starting,
push and hold the start switch
(Figure 8) in "Start"
position
until generator
starts.To
prolong the life of starter components,
DO NOT hold
start switch in "Start"
position
for more than
I 5 seconds, and pause for at least I minute between
starting attempts.
START
If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
NOTE:
If battery
is discharged, use manual starting
instructions.
SB. For manual
starting,
grasp recoil handle and pull
slowly until slight resistance is felt.Then pull rapidly
one time only to start engine.
WARNING
When
starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in
and turned
on.
If engine
starts, proceed
to step 7.
If engine
fails to start, proceed
to step 6.
6.
Hove choke lever to "Half"
choke position,
and pull
recoil handle
twice.
If engine
fails to start, repeat
steps S thru 7.
7.
Slowly move choke lever to "Run"
position.
If engine
falters, move choke lever to "Half'
choke position
until engine runs smoothly,
and then to "Run"
position.
IMPORTANT:
If engine floods, place choke lever in
"Run"
position
and crank until engine starts.
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