Generac 005802-0 2.8 COLD WEATHER OPERATION/DE-ICER, 2.9 TO START THE ENGINE, 2.10 STOPPING THE ENGINE

Figure 8 – Fuel Fill Level
DO NOT FILL
ABOVE LIP!
2.8 COLD WEATHER OPERATION/DE-ICER
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40° F (4°
C) and a high dew point), the engine may experience icing of the
carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system. To eliminate
this problem, this generator engine is fitted with a winter/summer
valve. This directs hot air into the carburetor during cold weather
operation. Always make sure the winter/summer valve is in the
correct location relative to the weather conditions.
Figure 9 – Winter/Summer Valve
2.9 TO START THE ENGINE
Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged into
the receptacles AND devices turned on.
Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before •
starting the engine.
Make sure the unit is in a level position.•
Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 10).•
Pull engine CHOKE knob outward to • “Full Choke” position
(Figure 11).
Figure 10 – Fuel Shut-off Valve
Figure 11 – Choke Operation
NOTE:
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, pull choke knob
to “Full Choke” and repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles. These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset-type circuit breakers. Read “Don’t
Overload the Generator” carefully.
2.9.1 ELECTRIC STARTING
To start the engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in • the “Start” position. The engine will crank and attempt to start.
When the engine starts, release the switch to the run position.
When the engine starts, push choke knob to “1/2 Choke” • position until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the
“Run” position. If engine falters, pull choke knob back out to
“1/2 Choke” position until the engine runs smoothly and then
to “Run” position.
2.10 STOPPING THE ENGINE
Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from generator • panel receptacles. Never start or stop the engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on.
Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize the • internal temperatures of engine and generator.
Move Start/Run/Stop or On/Off switch to the “Off” position.•
Close fuel valve.•
10
Operation