Cold Weather Operation/De-Icer; To Start The Engine; Electric Starting; Stopping The Engine - Generac Power Systems XG Professional 005802-0 Owner's Manual

Operation
Figure 8 – Fuel Fill Level

2.8 COLD WEATHER OPERATION/DE-ICER

Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40° F (4°
C) and a high dew point), the engine may experience icing of the
carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system. To eliminate
this problem, this generator engine is fitted with a winter/summer
valve. This directs hot air into the carburetor during cold weather
operation. Always make sure the winter/summer valve is in the
correct location relative to the weather conditions.
Figure 9 – Winter/Summer Valve

2.9 TO START THE ENGINE

Never start or stop engine with electrical 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).
• Pull engine CHOKE knob outward to
(Figure 11).
10
DO NOT FILL
ABOVE LIP!
"Full Choke" position
Figure 10 – Fuel Shut-off Valve
Figure 11 – Choke Operation
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. Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles. These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset-type circuit breakers. Read "Don't
Overload the Generator" carefully.

2.9.1 ELECTRIC STARTING

• To start the 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, push choke knob to "1/2 Choke"
position until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the
"Run" position. If engine falters, pull choke knob back out to
"1/2 Choke" position until the engine runs smoothly and then
to "Run" position.

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 Start/Run/Stop or On/Off switch to the "Off" position.
• Close fuel valve.
NOTE: