Generac Power Systems 1019-3 Owner's Manual page 9

Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator, Use the
following s_r_ instruction steps by numerical order:
I, Make sure unit is on a level sur_ce,
IMPORTANT= Failure to star_ and operate unit on a level
sur_ce will c_use the unit not _o start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the "On" position (Figure 4).The
fuel valve handle should be vertical (pointing toward
_he ground) for fuel to flow.
3. Mal__e sure the Idle Control switch is in "Off" position
(Figure 5).
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IDLE
4. Start the engine according to instructions given in 1:he
engine owner's manual.
NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls but f_ils to run, or if
unit shu_s down during opera_ion, mal_ sure unit is on a
level su_ace and check for proper oil level in crankcase.
This unit mm/be equipped wi_h a low oil protection device.
See engine manual.
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let engine s_bilize and warm up for a few minu_es after
starting,
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240VoltAC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• DO NOT connect 240Volt loads to the 120Volt
recep_cles.
• DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads _o _he generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOADTHE GENERATOR, See
"Don't Overload Generator" on page 13.
Stopping the Engine
I. Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel
recep_cles. NEVER star_ or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on.
2. Put idle control switch in "OFF' position.
3. Let engine run at no-load for 30 seconds _o stabilize
in_ernal _empera_uras of engine and generator.
4. Turn engine off"according to instructions given in
engine owner's manual.
S. Move fuel valve to "OFF' position.
Operating Automatic Idle Control
This switch is designed to greedy improve fuel economy.
When this _wltch is turned ON, the engine will only
run at i_s normal high governed engine speed when an
electrical load is connected,When an electrical load is
removed, the engine will run at a reduced speed. With the
switch off, the engine will run at _he normal high engine
speed. Always have the switch off when starting and
stopping the engine.
Charging a Battery
Your generator has _he capability of recharging a discharged
12Volt automotive or utiliL-ystyle storage battery. DO
NOT use the unit _o charge am/6Volt batteries. DO NOT
use the unit _o crank an engine having a discharged battery.
DANGER
To recharge 12Volt bat_rles, proceed as follows:
I. Check fluid level in all bat%ery cells. If necessary, add
ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery
cells. DO NOT use tap wa_r.