Before Operation; Grounding The Generator; Fuel; Lubrication - Powermate Premium Pulse/Sport Operator's & Parts Manual

BEFORE OPERATION

GROUNDING THE GENERATOR

Make sure that the
generator is grounded to
help prevent accidental
shock. A ground lug has
been provided for this
purpose. Connect a length
of heavy gauge wire between
the generator lug and an
external ground source, such
as a water pipe or copper rod
driven into the ground.
WARNING: Do not use a pipe carrying
combustible material as the ground source.

FUEL

Fill the tank with clean, fresh unleaded automotive
gasoline. Regular grade gasoline may be used provided a high
octane rating is obtained (at least 85 pump octane).
CAUTION: Do not overfill the tank. Keep the
maximum fuel level 1 1/4 inches below the top
of the fuel tank. This will allow expansion in
hot weather and prevent overflow.
WARNING: Gasoline is very dangerous.
Serious injury may result from fire caused by
gasoline contacting hot surfaces.
1. Do not fill fuel tank with engine running.
2. Do not spill fuel while refilling tank.
3. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

LUBRICATION

DO NOT attempt to start
this engine without filling the
crank case with the proper
amount and type of oil. (See
the accompanying engine
manual for this information.)
Your generator has been
shipped from the factory
without oil in the crankcase.
Operating the unit without oil
can damage the engine.

PRE-START PREPARATION

Before starting the generator, check for loose or missing
parts and for any damage which may have occurred during
shipment.
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GENERATOR OPERATION

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Check oil level and
fuel.
2. Disconnect all
electrical loads from
the unit.
3. Open fuel shut off
valve located above
the oil fill tube.
4. Adjust the engine
choke to the proper
position. Set the
choke lever to the
fully closed position
when the engine is
cold. For warm
engine, it may be set
to the mid position.
After the engine has
run for awhile and is
fully warmed up,
place the choke in
the fully open
position.
5. Push the engine switch to the "RUN" position.
6. Pull on the starter rope with fast steady pull. As the engine
warms up, readjust the choke.
CAUTION: Never pull the starter handle while
the engine is running or damage to the starter
will result.
WARNING: Provide adequate ventilation
for toxic exhaust gases and cooling air flow.

BREAK-IN PROCEDURE

Controlled break-in helps insure proper engine and
generator operation. Follow engine procedure outlined in
engine manual.
CAUTION: Do not apply heavy electrical load
during break-in period (the first two to three
hours of operation).
CAUTION: Allow generator to run at no load
for five minutes upon each initial start-up to
permit engine and generator to stabilize and
to check for proper operation.
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