Starting Pull Start Engine; Starting Electric Start Engine - Generac GP5000 Manual Del Propietário

Operation
IMPORTANT: To prevent the formation of gum depos-
its, always drain fuel system when storing for 30
days or longer. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage
can occur. For more information, see Subsection
4.8.2— Long Term Storage.
3.7 — Starting Pull Start Engine
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Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged into the receptacles AND
devices turned on.
Unplug all electrical loads from the control panel
1.
receptacles before starting the engine.
Verify that unit is level (not to exceed 15° in any
2.
direction).
Turn Fuel Shut Off Valve to the ON position. See
3.
Figure 3-10.
Turn Engine Run/Stop Switch to the RUN position.
4.
See Figure 3-11.
Move engine CHOKE lever left to the FULL
5.
CHOKE position. See Figure 3-12.
Firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until
6.
increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and
away to start engine.
When engine starts, move CHOKE lever to 1/2-
7.
CHOKE position. When engine runs smoothly,
move CHOKE lever full right to the RUN position.
If engine falters, move CHOKE lever back to 1/2-
CHOKE position. When engine runs smoothly,
move CHOKE lever full right to the RUN position.
NOTE: If engine starts, but does not continue to run,
move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and
repeat starting instructions.
Figure 3-10. Fuel Shut Off Valve
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Figure 3-11. Engine Run/Stop Switch
(Pull Start Engines Only)
3.8 — Starting Electric Start Engine
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Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged into the receptacles AND
devices turned on.
Unplug all electrical loads from the control panel
1.
receptacles before starting the engine.
Verify that unit is level (not to exceed 15° in any
2.
direction).
Turn the Fuel Shut Off Valve to the ON position.
3.
See Figure 3-10.
Move engine CHOKE lever left to the FULL
4.
CHOKE position. See Figure 3-12.
To start engine, press and hold the Engine Start/
5.
Run/Stop Switch in the START position. When the
engine starts, release the switch to return to the
RUN position.
Move CHOKE lever to 1/2-CHOKE position. When
6.
engine runs smoothly, move CHOKE lever full right
to the RUN position.
If engine falters, move CHOKE lever back to 1/2-
CHOKE position. When engine runs smoothly,
move CHOKE lever full right to the RUN position.
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