Homelite HGCA3000 Series Operator's Manual page 18

STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figures 11 - 13.
NOTE: If location of generator is not level, the unit may not
start or may shut down during operation.
 Unplug all loads from the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 Move the choke lever right to the START position.
NOTE: If engine is warm or the temperature is above
50˚F, move the choke lever left to the RUN position.
 Put the engine switch in the ON ( I ) position.
 Pull the recoil starting grip until the engine runs (a maxi-
mum of 6 times).
NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
 Allow the engine to run for 30 seconds, then move the
choke lever left to the RUN position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figures 11 - 12.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
 Remove any load from the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Put the engine switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
To stop the engine in an emergency situation:
 Put the engine switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
OPERATION
UNDERSTANDING THE DIGITAL DISPLAy
See Figure 14.
The digital display shows AC voltage output, frequency, and
the total number of hours the generator has been used. To
cycle through these displays, depress the select button. The
indicators below the digital display will light in sequence to
show which type of information is being displayed.
If an alarm condition exists, the button associated with the
alarm will blink.
AC voltage: The AC voltage indicator will blink when the
output voltage exceeds the rated voltage more than 10%.
The light will stop blinking when the voltage returns to within
the 10% range.
Frequency: The frequency indicator will blink when the rated
frequency is more than 5%. Once the frequency has returned
to within the 5% range, the indicator will stop blinking.
Low engine lubricant: The low engine lubricant light will
blink and the engine will automatically shut off whenever the
lubricant level in the engine becomes low. The engine may
not be restarted until sufficient engine oil as been added to
the generator.
NOTE: It is normal for the indicator lights to illuminate and/or
blink each time the engine is started. Once the engine warms
up, the lights should default to the pattern above.
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