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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS
OPERATION
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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 well vented.
WARNING: Only responsible adults should use generator. Never let anyone operate genera- tor without proper instructions.
Note: If oil level is too low, oil alert system will keep engine from starting (see Oil Alert System, page 6). Make sure oil level is full before starting. See Engine Oil, page 7.
Before starting the engine, disconnect all electric loads from generator.
STARTING
IMPORTANT: The engine speed is preset. The throttle is locked in preset position. Do not adjust throttle. Preset position lets en- gine run at 3600 RPM under load. The engine must maintain 3600 RPM for gen- erator to create correct voltage. Running engine at lower speeds will damage genera- tor and powered items.
IMPORTANT: Never start generator with electrical loads connected. Start engine be- fore adding electrical loads.
1. | Make sure gasoline tank is full. See |
| Fuel, page 7 for fuel information. |
2. | Move fuel valve lever to the ON posi- |
| tion except on Model RGH3000PR (see |
| Figure 19). |
4.Start the engine.
A. Recoil Starter
Move engine lever or turn engine switch to the ON position (see Figures 22 and 23). Remove slack from starter rope by lightly pulling starter grip. Next, pull starter rope briskly.
IMPORTANT: Do not let starter grip snap back against engine. Return it gen- tly. This will prevent damage to starter.
Note: If engine does not start, check the oil in the crankcase. Add oil as nec- essary. Be sure engine is on a level sur- face. See Oil Alert System, page 6.
B. Electric Starter (Models
RGH5500AIE, RGH7500AIE, and
RGH11000AIE Only)
Turn the engine switch to the START po- sition (see Figure 24, page 13). Hold it there until engine starts. When engine starts, let switch return to the ON position.
IMPORTANT: Do not use electric starter more than five seconds. Starter motor damage may occur. If engine fails to start, release the switch and wait ten seconds. After ten seconds, try start- ing again.
Note: If engine does not start, check the oil in the crankcase. Add oil as nec- essary. Be sure engine is on a level sur- face. See Oil Alert System, page 6.
5.As engine warms up, slowly move choke lever fully to the right (see Fig- ure 25, page 13). This opens the choke. On Model RGH11000AIE, the choke will automatically open.
Choke Lever (Closed Position)
Choke Rod Pulled Out (Closed Position)
Figure 20 - Choke Rod Closed (Model RGH3000PR Only)
Choke Button
Pulled Out
(Closed Position)
Figure 21 - Choke Button Closed (Model RGH11000AIE Only)
Figure 22 - Engine Lever In ON Position (Model RGH3000PR Only)
3. Move choke lever fully to the left for |
all models except RGH3000PR or |
RGH11000AIE (see Figure 19). Pull |
choke rod out for Model RGH3000PR |
(see Figure 20) or choke button out for |
Model RGH11000AIE (see Figure 21). |
This closes the choke. |
Note: You may not need to close |
choke if engine is warm or air tem- |
perature is high. |
Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
Figure 19 - Fuel Valve Lever On, Choke Lever Closed (Model RGH5500A Shown)
ENGINE SW
ON
OFF
Figure 23 - Engine Switch In ON Position
(All Models Except RGH3000PR,
RGH5500AIE, RGH7500AIE, and
RGH11000AIE
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