To Start The Generator:

1.Turn the Fuel Valve (31) to its vertical “OPEN” position.

(See Figure F.)

2.Move the Engine’s Choke all the way to the left to its “START” position.

(See Figure F.)

3.Turn the Engine’s “ON/OFF” switch to its “ON” position. (See Figure G.)

4.Insert the Ignition Key into the Igni- tion Switch (45), and turn the Ignition Key to the right to start the Engine.

(See Figure H.)

5.Allow the Engine to run for several seconds, then move the Engine’s Choke all the way to the left to its “RUN” position. (See Figure F.)

NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE ENGINE’S THROTTLE! This engine uses a governor device to automatically control the engine’s speed. If the throttle is adjusted, it may result in decreased ef- ficiency and/or damage to the unit.

CHOKE

FUEL VALVE (31)

Hidden from view

FIGURE F

ON/OFF

Switch

FIGURE G

OVERLOAD BREAKERS

 

 

120/240 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TWISTLOCK OUTLET

 

GROUNDING POINT

(42)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(44)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120V DUAL

OUTLET

 

 

 

 

IGNITION SWITCH

 

 

(43)

 

 

 

(45)

FIGURE H

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REV 06/04; 08/04; 11/04

SKU 90300 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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90300 specifications

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