To start the engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in the “Start” position. The engine will crank and attempt to start. When the engine starts, release the switch to the run position.
When the engine starts, push choke knob to “1/2 Choke” position until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the “Run” position. If engine falters, pull choke knob back out to “1/2 Choke” position until the engine runs smoothly and then to “Run” position.
This generator is also equipped with a manual recoil starter which may be used if the battery is discharged.
NOTE:
The engine Start/Run/Stop switch must be in the RUN
position when using the manual recoil starter.
Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. Never start or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on.
Let engine run at
Move Start/Run/Stop or On/Off switch to the “Off” position.
Close fuel valve.
The engine is equipped with a low oil pressure sensor that shuts down the engine automatically when the oil pressure drops below 5 psi. A delay built into the low oil shutdown system allows oil pressure to build during starting. The delay allows the engine to run for about 10 seconds before sensing oil pressure. If the engine shuts down by itself and the fuel tank has enough gasoline, check engine oil level.
If trying to restart the engine within 10 seconds after it shuts down, the engine may NOT start. The system needs 5 to 10 seconds to reset.
If the engine is restarted after such a shutdown and the low oil pressure has not been corrected, the engine will run for about 10 seconds as described above and then stop.
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 corrosive sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe burns. If spill occurs flush area with clear water immediately.
Maintenance
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. Such an explosion can shatter the battery and cause blindness or other serious injury.
Use battery charger plug to keep the battery charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done in a dry location.
1.Plug charger into “Battery Charger Input” jack, located on the control panel. Plug wall receptacle end of the battery charger into a 120 Volt AC wall outlet.
2.Unplug battery charger from wall outlet and control panel jack when generator is going to be in use.
NOTE:
Do not use the battery charger for more than 48 hours at one
charge.
Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Check Oil Level | At Each Use | |
Change Oil and Oil Filter | *Every Season/Every 100 | Hours |
Clean Spark Arrestor Screen | *Every Season/Every 100 | Hours |
Service Air Cleaner | **Every Season/Every 200 | Hours |
Replace Spark Plug | Every Season | |
Change oil after first 30 hours of operation then every season.
*Change oil and oil filter every month when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
**Clean more often under dirty or dusty operating conditions. Replace air cleaner parts if very dirty.
Model # | |
Rated Max. Power | 8.0 kW** |
Surge Power | 10 kW |
Rated AC Voltage | 120/240 |
Rated Max AC Load |
|
Current @ 240V | 33.3 Amps** |
Current @ 120V | 66.7 Amps** |
Rated Frequency | 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM |
Phase | Single Phase |
Rated DC Voltage | 12 Volts |
Battery Type | 10 AH, 12VDC |
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