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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Operation (Continued) | Maintenance | 5. Slowly pull the starter cord, until | ||||||||
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Precautions must be taken to prevent | If the generator is used infrequently, |
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| compression cycle, and the intake | |||||||||
electrical back feeding into utility | starting difficulty may occur. To help |
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systems. This requires isolation of | prevent this, the generators should be |
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| piston pushes a small amount of | |||||||||
the electrical system. To isolate the | run for approximately 30 minutes per |
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electrical system, perform the following | week. |
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STORAGE | 6. Use of fuel stabilizers or anti- | |||||||||
1. Turn off the main electrical system | ||||||||||
If the generator is not to be used for |
| gumming agents in the fuel system | ||||||||
| switch prior to connecting the |
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| extended periods of time, the following |
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| gum and varnish. | ||||||||
2. In accordance with national and |
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performed: | Whenever the generator is stored, be | |||||||||
| local standards, a double throw |
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| 1. | Make sure engine oil is filled to the | sure that the fuel | |||||||
| transfer switch must be installed in | |||||||||
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| proper level. | closed position. | |||||||
| the system. |
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| 2. | Drain all fuel from the tank, lines, | Refer to the engine manual that | |||||||
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| carburetor and fuel valve. | accompanies this unit for instructions | |||||
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| 3. Remove the spark plug, and pour | regarding maintenance of engine | ||||||
temporary connection of the generator | ||||||||||
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to a building electrical system. |
| approximately one teaspoon of oil | ||||||||
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| Installation of the |
| into the spark plug hole. |
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| Never tamper with | |
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| generator as a | 4. | Pull the starter cord several times |
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backup electrical source must be | settings. Any governor adjustments | |||||||||
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performed by a qualified (licensed or |
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certified) electrical technician. |
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