32STARTING THE ENGINE
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up
to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbonmonoxide can cause unconsciousness or death.
Never run the generator in a closed, or even partly closed area where
people may be present.
Electric starting:
Startingthe Engine
For your safety, do not operate the generator in an enclosed area such
as a garage. Your generator’s exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause
illness or death.
To prevent a possible fire, keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 meter)
away from building walls and other equipment during operation. Do
not place flammable objects close to the engine.

Operating this generator less than 3 feet (1 meter) from a building or

other obstruction can cause overheating and damage the generator.

For proper cooling, allow at least 3 feet (1 meter) of empty space

above and around the generator.

Refer to

AC Operation

(see page ) for connecting loads to the
generator.
Perform the

PRE-OPERATION CHECK

(see page ).
Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position. The
generator may be hardto start if a load is connected.
Turn the fuel valve lever to the ONposition.
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