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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 5).The
fuel valve handle should be vertical (pointing toward
the ground) for fuel to flow.
Fuel Valve is shown
in the On position
3.
Follow
start
instructions
given in engine operator's
manual. Push and hold the start
switch
in start
position
(Figure
6) until
generator
starts.To
prolong
the life of
starter
components,
DO
NOT
hold start
switch
in
start
position
for
more
than
15 seconds,
and pause for
at least
I minute
between
starting
atempts.
START
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 arreste_ maintained
in
effective working
order; complying
to USDA Forest service
standard 5 I00- 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 have similar laws.
Connectin_
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 VoltAC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical
loads.
• DO
NOT
connect
240Volt
loads to the
120Volt
duplex
receptacles.
• DO
NOT
connect
3-phase
loads
to the
generator.
• DO
NOT
connect
50 Hz loads
to the generator.
• DO
NOT
OVERLOADTHE
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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