Porter-Cable H650IS-W instruction manual To Start the Engine

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TO START THE ENGINE

Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated areas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly gas.

1.Open the fuel shut-off valve on tank and engine.

2.Move the choke control located on the engine to "CHOKE" position.

NOTE: No choke is required on warm engines. Make sure choke is in the "RUN" position on warm engine starts.

4.Move the ON/OFF switch on engine to the ON position.

5.Grasp handle on rope starter and pull slowly until resistance

is felt. Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. Repeat if necessary.

NOTE: IF ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS TOO LOW, ENGINE WILL NOT START. CHECK OIL LEVEL AND ADD IF NECESSARY.

6.When engine starts, gradually move the choke to the "RUN" position.

IMPORTANT: Allow generator to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each initial start-up to allow engine and generator to stabilize.

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Contents Generator Consumer Safety Information Consumer General and Service InformationRead and understand all safety warnings Important Safety Instructions Safety Guidelines / DefinitionsWhen installing a Double Risk of Electrocution and FireRisk of Electrocution and Fire When damagedOperation Generator in rainUnit Indoors or in ANY Risk of FireConfined Area Risk of Unsafe Operation Risk of Breathing Inhalation HazardRisk of HOT Surfaces H650IS-W SpecificationsRisk of Moving Parts Risk from LiftingRemove Generator from Carton AssemblyOther Loose Parts Grounding the GeneratorExtension Cord Wire Gauge Chart Length Size Amperage Double Throw Transfer SwitchObtaining Electricity from the Generator Extension CordsOperation Before Start UP 12V DC OutletGas To Start the Engine Stopping Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsConnecting Procedure for Raising or Suspending Generators Maintenance Engine Preparation StorageGenerator Determining Wattage Requirements Wattage CalculationsRunning Watts Starting Watts Volts X Amp = Watts Example 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts Starting Wattage RequirementsAppliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage Total Household Wattage CalculatorStart Troubleshooting GuideYear Limited WarrantyENG D28453 Quick Facts