Snapper 30216 Operator's Manual page 10

OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
Starting the Engine
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 5).The
fuel valve handle should be vertical (pointing toward
the ground) for fuel to flow.
FuelValve is shown
in the On position
.
Start engine according to instructions given in the
engine operator's manual.
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.
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 operator's manual.
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of generator
including overhead.
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 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
Public resources code. Other states may havesimilar laws.
Electrical Loads
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired [20 and/or 240 Volt AC,
singJe phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• DO NOT connect 240Volt loads to the [20Volt duplex
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See
"Don't Overload Generator".
CAUTION
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 electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.