STARTING THE GENERATOR
CAUTION:
CHECK
OPERATION AS OUTLINED ON PAGE 21.
RECOIL START
1. Isolate the generator from the utility.
2. Unplug any electrical devices from the receptacles.
3. Turn the generator switch to the choke position.
4. Slowly pull the starter handle until resistance is felt, then quickly
pull the starter handle the rest of the way. If the engine does not
start, repeat step 4 until the engine does start.
5. After the engine has warmed up, turn the generator switch to the
on "I" position.
ELECTRIC START
1. Isolate the generator from the utility.
2. Unplug any electrical devices from the receptacles.
3. Turn the generator switch to the choke position.
4. Press the generator start button until the engine starts and then
immediately release the generator start button.
NOTE: Do not press the generator start button for more than 5
seconds as this may damage the starter motor. If the engine
fails to start, wait 10 seconds before trying again.
5. After the engine has warmed up, turn the generator switch to the
"I" position.
CAUTION:
DO
NOT
DEFECTIVE LINES AND/OR PLUGS.
BE SURE APPLIANCES ARE NOT CONNECTED TO
GENERATOR
WHEN
GENERATOR WITH AN APPLIANCE CONNECTED COULD
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE GENERATOR AND/OR
APPLIANCE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Disconnect the generator / unplug all electrical devices.
2. Turn the generator switch to the off "0" position.
NOTE: To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the generator
switch to the off "0" position.
Operator's Manual
THE
OIL
LEVEL
BEFORE
CONNECT
APPLIANCES
STARTING
UP.STARTING
OPERATION
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