Starting The Engine (Electric Start Only); Starting Pull Start Engines - Generac Power Systems XP Series Owner's Manual

Operation
1. Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. Do
not use any gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol. Do
not mix oil with gasoline.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill (Figure 10).
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPOrTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming
in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank
during storage. Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. See the "Storage" section. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.
Figure 10 - Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
Fuel
2.7 STArTING THE ENGINE (ELEcTrIc STArT
ONLY)
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Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged
into the receptacles AND devices turned on.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
2. Make sure the unit is in a level position (not to exceed 15° in
any direction).
3. Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 11).
4. Pull the CHOKE knob outward to "Full choke" position (Figure
11).
5. 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.
6. When the engine starts, push choke knob in to "1/2 Choke"
position until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the
"Run" position. If engine falters, pull the choke knob back out
to "1/2 Choke" position until the engine runs smoothly and
then to "Run" position.
7. These portables are also equipped with a manual recoil starter
which may be used if the battery is discharged.
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DO NOT Fill Above Lip
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.

2.8 STArTING PULL STArT ENGINES

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Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged
into the receptacles AND devices turned on.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
2. Make sure the unit is in a level position (not to exceed 15° in
any direction).
3. OPEN the Fuel Shut-off Valve (Figure 11).
4. Turn the OFF/ON/START switch to the "ON" position.
5. Pull the choke knob outward (Figure 11).
6. To start engine, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
7. When engine starts, move the choke knob to the 1/2-CHOKE
position until engine runs smoothly and then fully to the RUN
position. If engine falters, move choke back out to 1/2-CHOKE
until engine runs smoothly and then to RUN.
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke to FULL
cHOKE and repeat starting instructions.
Figure 11 - Fuel shut-off Valve
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:
CHOKE
FUEL SHUTOFF
VALVE