OPERATION
12
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn offand unplug all electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles.NEVER start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned on.
2. Put idle control switch in “Off” position.
3. Let engine run at no–load for 30 seconds to stabilize
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
4. Move Ignition switch to “Off” (o) position.
5. Close the fuel shut–off valve.
Operating Automatic Idle Control
This feature is designed to greatly improve fuel economy.
When this switch is turned ON,the engine will only run
at its normal high governed engine speed when electrical loads
are connected.When electrical loads are removed,the engine
will run at a reduced speed.
With the switch off,the engine will run at the normal high
engine speed.Always have the switch off when starting
and stopping the engine.
Charging a Battery
Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged
12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery.
• DO NOT use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries.
• DO NOT use the unit to crank an engine having a
discharged battery.
To recharge 12 Volt batteries,proceed as follows:
1. Check fluid level in all battery cells.If necessary, add
ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery
cells.DO NOT use tap water.
2. If battery is equipped with vent caps,make sure they
are installed and are tight.
3. If necessary,clean battery terminals.
4. Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel
receptacle identified by the words “12-VOLTSD.C.”
5. Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle
to the positive (+) battery terminal (Figure8).
6. Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle
to the negative (–) battery terminal (Figure8).
7. Start engine.Let engine run while batter y recharges.
8. When battery has charged,shut down engine
Figure 8 — Battery Connections
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat,or lit
cigarette during and for several minutes after charging a
battery.
• Wear protective goggles,rubber apron,and rubber gloves.
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas
during recharging.
Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a long time
after battery has been charged.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause
explosion.
You can be blinded or severely injured.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery fluid will cause severe
chemical burns.
DANGER
• 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 generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can
damage generator and/or electrical devices connected
to it.
CAUTION