Connecting Electrical Loads
1.Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.
2.Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
NOTE:
•DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex receptacles.
•DO NOT connect
•DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
•DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload Generator.
NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
•DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity. See Don’t Overload Generator in the Operation section.
•Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads.
•Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation.
•Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping generator.
Stopping the Engine
1.Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2.Let engine run at
3.Push engine rocker switch to “Off” position.
WARNING Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur.
•DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “Choke” position ().
4.Move fuel valve to “Off” position.
Warm Weather Operation
This generator engine is equipped with WeatherGuard, an innovative feature to prevent carburetor icing in cold weather conditions. WeatherGuard has been engineered to operate in all weather conditions. However, product performance can be increased when operating the generator solely in warm weather by removing the WeatherGuard shield (A).
B |
A |
Remove the two screws (B) as shown. Store shield and screws for future cold weather operation.
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