Starting Electric Start Engines - Generac Power Systems GP Series Owner's Manual

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• Slide engine choke to the LEFT to FULL CHOKE position (Figure
14).
Figure 12 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
• To start engine, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
• When engine starts, move choke knob to 1/2-CHOKE position
until engine runs smoothly and then fully into RUN position. If
engine falters, move choke back out to 1/2-CHOKE position
until engine runs smoothly and then to RUN position.
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE and repeat starting instructions.
Figure 13 - Engine ON/OFF Switch
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.
NOTE:
Figure 14 - Choke Position
CHOKE LEVER
LEFT = CHOKE (START)
RIGHT = RUN

2.9 STARTING ELECTRIC START ENGINES

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 (not to exceed 15° in
any direction).
• Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figures 12).
• Move engine CHOKE knob outward to FULL CHOKE position
(Figure 14).
• 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. Use one of the
generator's receptacle outlets along with the included battery
charger to charge the battery while the generator is running.
• 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.
Operation
NOTE:
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