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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.

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