Stopping Generator
2.Turn fuel valve to ON position.
FIGURE 13: Fuel Valve Lever — ON/OFF position
3.Pull choke control to ON position.
FIGURE 14: Choke Rod
4.Press engine control switch to RUN position.
FIGURE 15: Engine Control Switch
5.Grip recoil starter handle and pull slowly until you feel slight resistance.
FIGURE 16: Recoil Starter Handle
6.Apply a swift, single pull to start engine. Carefully return recoil starter handle to original position.
7.As engine warms up, and RPM stabilizes, gradually push in choke control to OFF position.
To prevent damage to generator, do not allow starter grip to snap back against engine.
Stopping Generator
In an emergency:
Press and hold engine control switch to STOP position until engine stops.
In normal use:
1.Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any connected power cords.
2.Allow generator to run for
3.Press engine control switch to STOP position.
4.Turn fuel valve to OFF position.
High Altitude Operation
At high altitudes, standard carburetor
High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and then readjusting the pilot screw. If you always operate the engine at altitudes higher than 5000 feet (1500 meters) above sea level, have an authorized generator dealer perform this carburetor modification.
Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will decrease approximately 3.5% for each 1000 foot (300 meter) increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made.
If engine jetted for high altitude is used at lower altitude, lean air fuel mixture will reduce performance and may
Powering Appliances
iNOTE:
In this manual, the term “appliance” refers to any electrical device that can be connected to generator for power.
Rules for Powering Appliances
NEVER start generator with electrical appliances plugged in and turned on.
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