Starting The Engine - Generac Power Systems 6500XL Owner's Manual

OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
4. Placethe choke lever in the "Full" choke position
(Figure7).
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_ CAUTION! Never start or stop unit with electrical loadsconnected AND with the connected
devices turned ON.
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Follow
these start instructionsteps in numerical order:
I. Turn the fuel valveto the "On" position (Figure 4).
2. Make sure the Idle Control switch is in "Off' position
(Figure 5).
IDLE
3. Set the Run/Stop switch to "Run" position (Figure 6).
5. Grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt.Then pull rapidly one time only to
start engine.
• If engine starts,proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
6. Move the choke lever to "Half" choke position, and
pull recoil handle twice.
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 4 thru 6.
7. Move choke lever to "Run" position. If engine falters,
move choke lever to "Half" choke position until the
engine runs smoothly and then to "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 VottAC,
single phase,60 Hz electrical loads.
• Do Not connect 240Volt loads to the 120Volt
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 the Generator" on page I I.