Starting the Engine, Connecting Electrical Loads

Generac Portable Products SVP5000 Generator

OPERATING THE GENERATOR Figure 5 — Engine Control Switch

CAUTION! Never start or stop, the engine with electrical loads connected to the unit and with the connected devices turned ON.

Starting the Engine

DANGER! Breathing Hazard! Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING! Burn Hazard! Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150°F (65°C). Avoid these areas.

•Unplug all electrical loads from generator receptacles before starting the engine.

•Make sure the unit is in a level position.

•Open the fuel shut–off valve (Figure 3).

Figure 3 — Fuel Shut–Off Valve

•Move the choke lever to the “Choke” position (Figure 4).

Figure 4 — Choke Lever

•Set the engine control switch to the “On” position (Figure 5).

•Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull cord out with rapid full arm stroke. Let rope return slowly. Do Not let rope “snap back” against starter.

•When engine starts, move choke lever to “Run” position.

NOTE: If engine fails to start after 3 pulls, move the choke lever to “Run” and pull starter rope again.

NOTE: If the engine still fails to start, check for proper oil level in crankcase. Unit is equipped with a low oil shutdown system. See engine owner’s manual for information regarding the low oil shutdown system.

NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever to “Run” and repeat starting instructions.

Connecting Electrical Loads

•Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.

•Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.

•Do Not connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex receptacles.

•Do Not connect 3–phase loads to the generator.

•Do Not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.

•DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Add up the rated watts (or amps) of all loads to be connected at one time. This total should not be greater than the rated wattage/amperage capacity of the generator. See “Don’t Overload the Generator” on page 9.