3. If the fuel is low, replace the |
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filter screen inside the fuel | ||
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tank neck (Fig. E). |
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4. Pour in unleaded fuel from |
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an approved fuel container |
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into the fuel tank (Fig. F). |
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Because fuel expands, only |
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fill the unit to the base of the |
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filter housing. DO NOT FILL |
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to the tip of the tank. Replace | F | |
fuel cap (2) and turn clockwise |
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to lock. |
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WARNING. |
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•Do not refill fuel tank while engine is running or is hot.
•Check to ensure that the fuel drain (21) has been tightened and that fuel is not leaking from the rear outlet tube.
Note. If the fuel drain screw (21) is not tight fuel will be visibly leaking from the fuel drain hose (6).
•Be careful not to admit dust, dirt, water or other foreign objects into the fuel.
•Wipe off spilt fuel thoroughly before starting engine.
•Ensure you DO NOT fuel the generator in close proximity to any open flames.
1. Before starting, ensure that no
electrical apparatus has beenH connected to the generator.
2.Turn the fuel cap (2) vent lever to the on position (Fig. H).
3.Turn the engine switch (7) to the on position (Fig. I).
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4.To start a cold engine move the choke lever (3) to the start position. In order to restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the run position (Fig. J).
5.Slowly pull the recoil starter
(4)until you feel it engageK
and then pull it briskly. Return the recoil starter gently and slowly to the original position by hand (Fig. K).
Note. When the motor is started for the very first time, it will
Starting the engine
WARNING. Before starting the motor, ensure you have filled the crank case to the correct level with oil (Fig. G).
Note. The crank case is not filled with oil from the factory.
Oil Filler Cap | G |
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| Full Oil Level |
Low Oil Level |
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require a number of attempts to
start until the fuel has travelledL from the tank to the motor.
6.If the choke lever (3) was on the start position gradually move it to the run position as the engine warms up (Fig. L).
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