To Start The Engine; Stopping The Engine; Low Oil Level Shutdown System; Initial Start-Up - Generac Power Systems 005844-0 Owner's Manual

Operation

2.8 TO START THE ENGINE

Never start or stop engine with electrical
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devices plugged into the receptacles AND
devices turned on.
• Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
• Make sure the unit is in a level position.
• Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 10).
Figure 10 – Fuel Shut-Off Valve
• Slide engine CHOKE knob outward to "Full Choke" position
(Figure 11).
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
• To start manually, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away to
start engine. Then follow the same choke sequence listed
above.
Figure 11 – Choke Operation
10
NOTE:
• When the engine starts, slide choke knob to "1/2 Choke"
position until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the
"Run" position. If engine falters, slide choke knob back out to
"1/2 Choke" position until the engine runs smoothly and then
to "Run" position.
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, pull choke knob to
"Full Choke" and repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator.
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Also, do not overload individual panel
receptacles. These outlets are protected
against overload with circuit breakers. If
amperage rating of any circuit breaker is
exceeded, that breaker opens and electrical
output to that receptacle is lost. Read "Don't
Overload the Generator" carefully.

2.9 STOPPING THE ENGINE

• Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from
generator panel receptacles. Never start or stop the engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned on.
• Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize the
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
• MoveRun/Stop switch to "Off" position.
• Close fuel valve.
2.10 LOW OIL PRESSURE SHUTDOWN SYSTEM
The engine is equipped with a low oil pressure sensor that shuts
down the engine automatically when the oil pressure drops below
5 psi. If the engine shuts down by itself and the fuel tank has
enough gasoline, check engine oil level.

2.10.1 INITIAL START-UP

A delay built into the low oil shutdown system allows oil pressure
to build during starting. The delay allows the engine to run for
about 10 seconds before sensing oil pressure.

2.10.2 SENSING LOW OIL PRESSURE

If the system senses low oil pressure during operation, the engine
shuts down.

2.10.3 RESTARTING

If trying to restart the engine within 10 seconds after it shuts down,
the engine may NOT start. The system needs 5 to 10 seconds to
reset.
If the engine is restarted after such a shutdown and the low oil
pressure has not been corrected, the engine will run for about 10
seconds as described above and then stop.
NOTE: