Starting The Generator; Adding Loads - Generac Power Systems iX 1400 005842-0 Operator's Manual

Operation

STARTING THE GENERATOR

Once the fuel and oil levels have been checked and it has been
verified there are no loads connected, the generator may be
started. Turn the FlexPower Switch OFF (O).
1. Open the fuel valve (Figure 4), located below the starter rope
pull, by turning to the valve 90° counter-clockwise to the "ON"
(I) position.
2. Pull up on the center of the fuel fill cap and prime the fuel
system by depressing the plunger up to five (5) times with the
vent closed (Figure 5 on next page).
3. Open the fuel tank vent on the top of the fuel fill cap by turning
the center portion to the "ON" mark (Figure 6 on next page).
4. If the engine is cold or has not been run for some time, engage
the choke by pushing the choke lever to the right.
5. Grip the handle for the pull starter and brace your other hand
against the generator. Pull the rope slowly until resistance is
felt, then pull the rope rapidly.
Figure 4 - Fuel Valve
TURNING THE FUEL ON
6. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 2-5 until the engine
fires and begins to run.
7. Carefully adjust the choke to approximately the ½ position
until the engine begins to run smoothly, then push the lever all
the way to the left (Figure 6).
8. Make sure the bottom of the generator is not blocked by sand,
leaves, grass, etc. as the cooling vents are located on the
bottom of the unit.
Figure 5 - Prime Fuel System
FUEL
SYSTEM
VENT
6 6
PLUNGER
VENT
Figure 6 - Adjust Choke
OFF
O
ENGINE CHOKE

ADDING LOADS

Once the generator has been running smoothly for 2-3 minutes,
electrical loads can be added.
 Do not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise
damaged electrical cord sets with the
generator. Do not handle any kind of electrical
device while standing in water, while barefoot,
or while hands or feet are wet.
1. There are two grounded 120 VAC duplex outlets on the front
of the generator.
2. DO NOT overload the generator; if the red "overload" LED
lights up and the accessories attached to the generator
stop operating, stop the engine and reduce the load to the
generator. Restart and apply reduced loads.
3. Consult the following table to estimate what can be powered
by the generator.
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Watts
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1700
*Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3800
*Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6000
Battery Charger (20 Amp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
Belt Sander (3") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000
Chain Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200
Circular Saw (6-1/2") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 to 1000
*Clothes Dryer (Electric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5750
*Clothes Dryer (Gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
*Clothes Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1150
Coffee Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1750
*Compressor (1 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
*Compressor (3/4 HP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800
*Compressor (1/2 HP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400
Curling Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
*Dehumidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650
Disc Sander (9") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200
Edge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
Electric Blanket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Electric Nail Gun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200
Electric Range (per element) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500
Electric Skillet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1250
*Freezer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
*Furnace Fan (3/5 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 875
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