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OPERATING THE

G EN ERATO R

_IIL CAUTION!electrical loadsconnectedNever starttoorthestopreceptaclesANDthe engine with with the connected devices turned ON.

Starting the Engine

•Unplug all electrical loadsfrom generator receptacles before starting the engine.

•Make sure the unit is in a level position.

•Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 3).

• Make sure the Idle Control switch is "Off".

• Place Run/Stop switch in the "Run" position (Figure 4).

•Grasp starter grip and pull slowly until you feel slight resistance,then pull quickly. Oo Not let handle "snap- back" into recoil housing.

•When engine starts, move choke lever to "Run" position by sliding it all the way to the right (awayfrom the valve cover and under the arrow).

NOTE: If engine fails to start after 3 pulls,move the choke

lever to "Half" choke position and pull starter rope again 2 times.

NOTE: If the engine still fails to start, review the engine owner'smanuaLAIso,check for proper oil level in crankcase.Unit is equipped with a low oil shutdown system. Seeengine owner'smanual for information regarding the low oil shutdown system.

Connecting Electrical Loads

•Placethe choke lever in the "Full" choke position by sliding it to the left toward the valve cover in the direction indicated by the arrow (Figure 5).

•Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.

•Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 VottAC, single phase,60 Hz electrical loads.

•Do Not connect 240Volt loads to the 120Volt receptacles.

•Do Not connect 3_hase loads to the generator.

•Do Not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.

•DO NOT OVERLOADTHE GENERATOR. Add up the rated watts (or amps) of all loadsto be connected at one time.This total should not be greater than the rated wattage/amperage capacity of the generator. See"Don't Overload the Generator" on page 10.

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09779-2 specifications

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