Notice: The 250 volt/50 amp receptacle is not connected through the
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al- teration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Only a qualified electrical service person should service and repair generator.
•Generator produces high voltage. Use extreme caution when working on electrical parts.
•Turn off generator and let cool before installation. Severe burns may result.
•Remove spark plug wire from spark plug before installation. This will prevent accidental starting.
•Use only
STOPPING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: The loaded engine speed is preset. The throttle is locked in preset position. Do not adjust throttle.
Follow the steps below to stop engine.
1.Remove all electrical loads from generator (see Disconnecting Electrical Loads in owner’s manual, page 13). Remove elec- trical loads one at a time.
2.Let engine run for two or three minutes after removing electri- cal loads. This lets engine cool slightly.
3.Turn engine key switch to the OFF position (see Figure 1).
4.Turn fuel valve off. Do this by rotating valve, located under fuel tank, clockwise to the horizontal position (see Figure 3).
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PRESTART
Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean surface. The surface must be level. Protect generator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain, or snow. Do not locate generator near standing water and snow. Make sure area is
WARNING: Only responsible adults should use generator. Never let anyone operate generator with- out proper instructions.
Note: If oil level is too low, oil alert system will keep engine from starting (see Oil Alert System in owner’s manual, page 8). Make sure oil level is full before starting. See Engine Oil in owner’s manual, page 8.
Before starting the engine, disconnect all electric loads from generator.
RESET
TEST
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ON | Idle |
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ENM HOURS00000005 1/10
(Rocker Switch)
250 volt/50 amp receptacle
Figure 1 -
RESET | 240 | VOLTS |
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RESET |
| RESET |
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| RESET |
STARTING
IMPORTANT: The loaded engine speed is preset. The throttle is locked in preset position. Do not adjust throttle. Preset position lets engine run at 3600 RPM under load. The engine must maintain 3600 RPM for generator to create correct voltage. Running engine at lower speeds will damage generator and powered items.
IMPORTANT: Never start generator with electrical loads con- nected. Start engine before adding electrical loads.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.If the engine is cold, turn
2.Start Engine. Allow engine to warm up with no load for five minutes.
3.Turn
4.Operate generator according to specifications outlined in owner’s manual.
5.Engine will automatically increase to normal operating speed when you plug load into any generator outlet.
6.
HONDA
ENGINE SW.
ON
OFF START
Key Switch
Figure 2 - Engine Key Switch
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