North Star M165938N Starting the Engine, Using LP/NG To start engine using LP or Natural Gas

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Operation (cont’d)

3. Starting the Engine

After you have completed the pre-start checklist procedures, you are ready to start the engine.

The following directions detail how to start the engine with either LP/NG or Gasoline as the fuel source:

Using LP/NG

To start engine using LP or Natural Gas:

WARNING:

DO NOT start engine if you smell gas. Exit area immediately and call gas supplier or fire department. If possible, shut off gas supply.

1)Disconnect all loads to the generator.

2)Flip fuel selector switch to the LP/NG position.

3)Start the engine:

a)Using electric start -

Turn the engine key switch to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts. When the engine starts, release the key, allowing it to return to the ON position.

b)Using recoil start –

Turn the engine key switch to the ON position. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull the starter cord out briskly and rapidly. Allow starter cord to return slowly.

Note: You must have the battery hooked up for recoil starting when using LP/NG. The LP/NG fuel system requires a battery to function.

4)It may be necessary to momentarily depress the primer button while starting the engine, especially for cold starts.

NOTE: If you have trouble starting the engine with LP/NG, you may

need to adjust the load block:

a.Loosen the lock nut, then turn the adjustment screw clockwise until resistance is felt. At this point the load block is completely shut-off.

Adjustment

Screw

Lock Nut

b.While LP or NG is being supplied to the generator, turn the ignition key to the start position and slowly turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise until the engine starts. (Depress the primer button when cold starting the engine.)

c.Once the engine is running, turn the adjustment screw very slowly to smooth out engine performance.

d.Once the proper setting is achieved turn the brass lock nut to secure the adjustment screw.

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