Generac Portable Products 1576-0 Owner's Manual page 6

Generac Portable P roducts 3,600 WattGenerator
OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
_ CAUTION! Never start or stop unit with electrical loads connected AND with the connected
devices turned ON.
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loadsfrom the generator. Use the
following start instructionsteps by numerical order:
I. Turn the fuel valve to the "On" position (Figure 3).
FuelValve is shown
in the On position
2. Placethe choke lever in the "Choke" position
(Figure 4).
3. Set the rocker switch to "On" position (Figure 5).
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4. Grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt Then pull rapidly to start engine.
5. Move choke lever to "Run" position a short distance
at a time over several seconds in warm weather or
minutes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly
before each change. Operate with choke in "Run"
position.
NOTE: If engine still fails to start after 3 pulls, check for
proper oil level in crankcase.This unit is equipped with a
Low Oil Shutdown System. See engine manual.
Refer to the engine owner's manual for complete
starting instructions.
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 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• Do Not connect 240 Volt loadsto the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
• Do Not connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• Do Not connect 50 Hz loadsto the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See
"Don't Overload the Generator" on page 8.
Stopping the Engine
• Unplug all electrical loadsfrom generator panel
receptacles. Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned ON.
• Let engine run at no-toad for several minutes to stabilize
the internal temperatures of engine and generator.
• Move rocker switch to "Off" position.
• Move the fuel valve to the "Off" position.
Cold Weather Operation
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your Generac generator
may experience problems.
In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a
temporary shelter:
• Cut off all flaps.
• Cut out one of the long sides of the box to expose
exhaust side of unit. Ensurea minimum of two feet
clearance between open side of box and nearest object.
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