Operation

 

4B. For manual starting, turn key in start switch to run (I)

 

 

position, grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight

Starting the Engine

 

resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to

 

start engine.

 

NOTICE Always unplug the battery float charger before

 

• If engine starts, proceed to step 6.

starting the generator.

 

• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 5.

Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the

 

 

WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will

following start instructions:

 

 

 

pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you

1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.

 

 

 

 

can let go which could cause broken bones,

NOTICE Failure to start and operate the unit on a level

 

 

fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in

surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during

 

serious injury.

 

operation.

 

• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt

2. Turn the fuel valve (A) to the “On” position.

 

and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

 

• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in

 

 

 

 

and turned on.

 

 

 

5. Push in the choke handle half way, turn key in start

 

 

switch to run (I) position and pull recoil handle twice or

 

 

turn and hold key in start switch to start ( ) position

A

 

as described in step 4A.

 

• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 3 thru 4.

 

 

Reproduction4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,

3. Pull choke control out to close choke ( ).

 

6. Open the choke gradually as the engine warms up by

 

 

pushing in on the choke ha dle.

 

for

If engine fl

ds, push choke handle all the way in

 

 

NOTICE

 

 

and c ank unt l eng

e starts.

 

 

NOTICE If eng ne s arts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if

 

 

unit shuts down dur ng operation, make sure unit is on a

 

 

level surfa e and heck for proper oil level in crankcase. This

 

 

unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device. If so,

4A. For electric starting, turn and hold key in start switch

 

oil m st be at proper level for engine to start.

to start ( ) position until generator starts. To prolong

WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite

the life of starter components, DO OT hold key in start

 

combustibles, structures or damage fuel

( ) position for more than 15 seconds, and pause f

 

 

tank causing a fire, resulting in death,

at least 1 minute between starting attempts.

 

 

serious injury and/or property damage.

Not

 

 

 

 

Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in

 

 

serious injury.

 

 

 

• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.

 

 

• Allow equipment to cool before touching.

 

 

• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of

 

 

generator including overhead.

 

 

• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section

 

 

brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust

 

 

system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section

• If engine starts, proceed to step 6.

 

4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or

 

federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.

• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 5.

 

Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer

NOTICE If battery is discharged, use manual starting

 

to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system

 

installed on this engine.

instructions.

 

 

• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same

 

 

 

 

position as the original parts.

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