STARTING THE ENGINE/STOPPING THE ENGINE Starting the engine
1. Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position. The
generator may be hard to start if a load is connected.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
3. Pull the choke rod to the CLOSE position.
4. Make sure the auto-throttle switch is in the OFF position, or more
time will be required for warm up.
5. Move the engine switch to the ON position.
6. Pull the starter grip until compression is felt, then pull briskly.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back. Return it slowly by hand.
7. Push the choke rod to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
8. If you wish to use the auto-throttle system, turn the auto-throttle
switch to the AUTO position after the engine has warmed up for 2 or
3 minutes.
Stopping the engine
In an emergency:
l.To stop the engine in an emergency, move the engine switch to the
OFF position.
In normal use:
1. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the OFF position.
2. Move the engine switch to the OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
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