30STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up
to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness or death.
Never run the generator in a closed, or even partly closed area where
people may be present.
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.
Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
To start a cold engine,pull the choke rod out to the CLOSED position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke rod in the OPEN position.
Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
Make sure that all appliances connected to the generator are turned
off.
Perform the

PRE-OPERATION CHECK

(see page ).
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 the

AC OPERATION

(see page ) or

DC OPERATION

(see
page ) for connecting loads to the generator.
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