Starting Electric Start Engines; Stopping The Engine; Low Oil Level Shutdown System; Sensing Low Oil Level - Generac Power Systems 005942-0 Owner's Manual

If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE and repeat starting instructions.
Figure 9 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
Figure 10 - Choke Position
CHOKE LEVER
LEFT = CHOKE
RIGHT = RUN
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles. These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset-type 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 STARTING ELECTRIC START ENGINES

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 (Figures 9).
• Move engine CHOKE knob outward to FULL CHOKE position
(Figure 10).
NOTE: • To start engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in
the "Start" position. The engine will crank and attempt to start.
When the engine starts, release the switch to the run position.
• When the engine starts, move choke knob to "1/2 Choke"
position until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the
"Run" position. If engine falters, move choke knob back out to
"1/2 Choke" position until the engine runs smoothly and then
to "Run" position.
• This generator is also equipped with a manual recoil starter
which may be used if the battery is discharged.
The switch must be in the RUN 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.
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE and repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles. These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset-type 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.

2.10 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.
• Move Run/Stop switch to
• Close fuel valve.

2.11 LOW OIL LEVEL SHUTDOWN SYSTEM

The engine is equipped with a low oil level sensor that shuts down
the engine automatically when the oil level drops below a specified
level. If the engine shuts down by itself and the fuel tank has
enough gasoline, check engine oil level.

2.11.1 SENSING LOW OIL LEVEL

If the system senses a low oil level during operation, the engine
shuts down. The engine will not run until the oil has been refilled
to the proper level.
Operation
NOTE:
NOTE:
OFF position.
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