Section 4: Operation
Sto__
the
Engine
1.
Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles.
NEVER start or stop engine with
eHectricaH devices plugged in and turned
ON.
2.
Let engine run at no-load
for several minutes
to stabilize
internaH temperatures
of engine and generator.
3.
Turn engine off according
to engine owner's
manual
4.
Hove fuel valve to "Off"
position.
(3.55 kW) at 14.8Amps
for 240Volts
or two independent
120 Volt loads at 14.8 Amps each.The
outlet
is protected
by push-to-reset
circuit breakers.
[ 20 Volt AC, 20 Amp,
Duplex
Each duplex
receptacle
(Figure 6) is protected
against
overload
by a push-to-reset
circuit breaker.
[
1
, NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage
than generator
or receptacle can supply.
, DO NOT overload the generator_ See "Don't Overload
Oenerator".
[ 201240 Volt AC, 20 Amp,
Locking
Use a NEHA
LI 4-20
plug with this receptacle.
Connect
a
4-wire
cord set rated for 250VoltAC
loads at 20 Amps (or
greater)
(Figure 5).You can use the same 4-wire
cord if you
_lan to run a 120Volt
load.
4°Wire
Cord
Set
/
(Neutral)
NEHA LI4o20
Y (Hot)
[
X (Hot)
Ground (Green)
This receptacle powers
120/240VokAC,
60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring
up to 3_550 watts of power
Use each receptacle
to operate
120VoltAC,
single-phase,
60 Hz electrical
loads requiring
up to 1,775 watts
(I .775 kW) at 14.8 Amps of current.
Use cord sets that are
rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 15 Amps (or greater).
COLD WEATHER
OPERATION
Under
certain
weather
conditions
(temperatures
below
40°F
[4°C]
combined
with
high humidity),
your
generator
may experience
icing of the carburetor
and/or
the
crankcase
breather
system.To
reduce
this problem_
you
need to perform
the following:
[.
Hake
sure generator
has c[ean_ fresh
fuel
2.
Open
fuel valve (turn
valve to open
position).
3.
Use SAE 5VVo30 oil (synthetic
preferred,
see engine
manual).
4.
Check
oil level daily or after
every
eight
(8) hours
of
operation.
5.
Haintain
generator
following"Haintenance
Schedule"
in engine
manual.
6.
Shelter
unit
from
elements.