To Start Your Generator
Never run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poor ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an ordorless and deadly gas.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the battery is properly serviced, fully charged, and assembled before starting.
•Open the fuel
•Pull choke control out to CHOKE position.
NOTE: No choke is required on warm engines. Push choke control in to start a warm engine.
For recoil start:
•Place OFF/RUN/START switch in the RUN posi- tion.
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•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, EN- GINE WILL NOT START. CHECK OIL LEVEL AND ADD IF NECESSARY.
•When engine warms up, gradually push choke control in to the NO CHOKE position.
IMPORTANT: Allow generator to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each initial
STOPPING ENGINE
•Disconnect all electrical loads.
•Turn OFF/RUN/START switch to "OFF" position.
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•Close fuel
You MUST unplug any load from the generator before starting to prevent permanent damage to any appliances.
For electric start:
•Place OFF/RUN/START switch in the START position.
NOTE: When the engine starts the switch will remain in the RUN position.
OFF | RUN |
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ARRÊ T | MARCHE | DÉMARRAR | |||
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IMPORTANT: Never store engine with fuel in tank, indoors, or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas or where fuel fumes may reach an open flame.
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