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IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming
in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank
during storage. Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. See the "Storage" section. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may
occur.

2.8 STARTING PULL START ENGINES

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 (Figures 12 and 14).
Turn engine RUN/STOP switch to • ON position (Figure 15).
Pull engine CHOKE knob outward to • FULL CHOKE position
(Figure 13).
To start engine, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly •
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
When engine starts, move choke knob to • 1/2-CHOKE position
until engine runs smoothly and then fully into RUN position. If
engine falters, move choke back out to 1/2-CHOKE position
until engine runs smoothly and then to RUN position.
Figure 12 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
NOTE:
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE and repeat starting instructions.
Figure 13 - Choke Position
Choke
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. If amperage
rating of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and
electrical output to that receptacle is lost. Read “Don’t Overload the
Generator” carefully.

2.9 STARTING ELECTRIC START ENGINES

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 (Figures 12 and 14).•
Move engine CHOKE knob outward to • “Full Choke” position
(Figure 15).
Figure 14 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
To start 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, move choke knob to “1/2 Choke” •
position until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the
“Run” position. If engine falters, move choke knob back out to
“1/2 Choke” position until the engine runs smoothly and then
to “Run” position.
Section 2 – Operation
Portable Generator System