•Move ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the engine to the "ON" position.
ON/OFF Switch
You MUST unplug any load
from the generator before starting to prevent permanent damage to any appliances.
•Grasp handle on rope starter and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. Repeat if necessary.
•When engine starts, gradually move the choke to the "NO CHOKE" position.
IMPORTANT: Allow generator to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each initial
STOPPING ENGINE
•Disconnect all electrical loads.
•Turn ON/OFF switch to "OFF" position.
ON/OFF Switch
•Close fuel
Fuel
Valve
NOTE: When engine is transported, close fuel shut- off valve to prevent leakage.
IMPORTANT: Never store engine with fuel in tank, indoors, or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas or where fuel fumes may reach an open flame.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS
•Let engine run and warm up for five minutes after starting with no electrical load.
Connect loads in the following manner to prevent damage to equipment:
•Connect inductive load equipment first, inductive loads consist of refrigerators, freezers, water pumps, air conditioners, or small hand tools. Connect the items that require the most wattage first.
•Connect the lights next.
•Voltage sensitive equipment should be the last equipment connected to the generator. Plug voltage sensitive appliances such at TV's, VCR's, microwaves, ovens, computers, and cordless telephones into a UL listed voltage surge protec- tor, then connect the UL listed voltage surge protector to the generator.
IMPORTANT: You should always add up the rated watts of all lights, tools and appliances you are powering at one time. This total should not exceed the rated capacity of you generator or circuit breaker rating of the receptacle supplying power.
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