10000EXL Extended Life Generator
5A. For electric starting, press start switch on generator cradle.To prolong the life of the starter components, press the starter button for no more than 15 seconds, and pause for 30 seconds.
5B. For manual starting, grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt.Then pull rapidly one time only to start engine.
6.When engine starts, open the choke gradually as the engine warms up by pushing in on the choke handle.
NOTE: If engine still fails to start after 3 pulls, check for proper oil level in crankcase.This unit is equipped with an Oil Pressure Switch. See engine manual.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for complete 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 receptacles.
•DO NOT connect
•DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
•DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See “Don’t Overload the Generator” on page 12.
Stopping the Engine
•Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on.
•Put the idle control switch in the “Off” position.
•Let engine run at
•Move Ignition switch to “Off” (o) position.
•Close the fuel
Operating Automatic Idle Control
This feature is designed to greatly improve fuel economy. When this switch is turned ON, the engine will only run at its normal high governed engine speed when an electrical load is connected.When electrical loads are removed, the engine will run at a reduced speed. With the switch off, the engine will run at the normal high engine speed. Always have
the switch off when starting and stopping the engine.
Charging a Battery
WARNING! Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas while recharging. An explosive mixture will remain around the battery for a long time after it has been charged.The slightest spark can ignite the hydrogen and cause an explosion, resulting in blindness or other serious injury.
WARNING! DO NOT permit smoking, open flame, sparks or any other source of heat around a battery.Wear protective goggles, rubber apron and rubber gloves when working around a battery. Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely dangerous sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe burns. If spill occurs flush area with clear water immediately.
Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. DO NOT use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries. DO NOT use the unit to crank an engine having a discharged battery.
To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
•Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells.
Do Not use tap water.
•If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they are installed and are tight.
•If necessary, clean battery terminals.
•Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel receptacle identified by the words
•Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to the positive (+) battery terminal (Figure 9).
Figure 9 — Battery Connections
•Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle to the negative
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