OPERATION
9
OPERATING THEGENERATOR

Starting the Engine

Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.Use
the following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
IMPORTANT:Failure to start and operate unit on a
level surface will cause the unit not to start or shut
down during operation.
2. Turn fuel valve to “On”position (Figure 4).
3. Start engine according to instructions given in
engine operator’s manual.
NOTE:If engine star ts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if
unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on
a level surface and check for proper oil level in
crankcase.This unit may be equipped with a low oil
protection device.See engine operator’s manual.

Connecting Electrical Loads

• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
• Plug in and tur n on the desired 120Volt AC, single
phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt
duplex receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3–phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
•DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR.See
“Don’t Overload Generator”.
Fuel Valve is
shown in the
On position
Figure 4 — Fuel Valve
• See “Don’t Overload Generator”.
• 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.
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity
can damage generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it.
CAUTION
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
WARNING
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust
gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft.(152 cm) clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks,
Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered
by an internal combustion engine to have a spark
arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying
to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later
revision.In the State of California a spark arrester is
required under section 4442 of the California Public
resources code.Other states may have similar laws.
Running engines produce heat.Temperature
of muffler and nearby areas can reach or
exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
WARNING