Starting Electric Start Engines; Generator Shut Down; Automatic Idle Control; Cold Weather Operation/De-Icer - Generac GP Series Manual Del Propietário

Starting Electric Start Engines

Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's
receptacles before starting the engine.
2. Place generator on a level surface.
3. Open the fuel shut-off valve. See
2.
Figure 3-2.Fuel Shut-off Valve
4. On the control panel, turn the idle control
switch Off. See
5. Move engine choke knob outward to Full
Choke. See Figure
Figure 3-3.Choke Position
6. Press and hold Start/Run/Stop switch in
the Start position. When engine starts,
release the switch to the RUN position.
7. When engine starts, move choke knob to
1/2 choke position until engine runs
smoothly, then fully to RUN position. If
engine falters, move choke knob back to
1/2 choke position until engine runs
smoothly, then move to RUN position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload the
generator. Also, do not overload individual
panel receptacles. These outlets are pro-
tected 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.
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Figure 2-2.
3-3.

Generator Shut Down

Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical
loads from generator panel receptacles.
2. Turn Off idle control switch.
3. Let engine run at no-load for several min-
utes to stabilize internal temperatures of
engine and generator.
4. Move Start/Run/Stop switch to Stop.
5. Close fuel valve.
NOTE: Under normal conditions, close fuel
valve and allow generator to run carburetor
bowl out of fuel. For emergencies, switch to
Stop.

Automatic Idle Control

This feature will improve fuel economy. When
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the switch is turned On, the engine will only
run at its normal fast governed engine speed
when electrical load is connected. When load
is removed, the engine will run at a reduced
speed. With the switch Off, the engine runs
continuously at normal fast engine speed.
Always have the switch Off when starting
and stopping the engine.

Cold Weather Operation/De-icer

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

Low Oil Level Shutdown System

The engine is equipped with a low oil pressure
sensor that shuts down the engine automati-
cally when the oil pressure drops below a
specified level. The engine will not run until
the oil has been filled to the proper level.
If the engine shuts down and there is sufficient
fuel, check engine oil level.
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