Starting Generator
2.Turn fuel valve to ON position.
FIGURE 15: Fuel Valve Lever — ON/OFF position
3.Pull choke control to ON position.
FIGURE 16: Choke Rod
4.Proceed according to method you want to use to start engine (see Electric Start or Manual Start).
Electric Start (HW5500E Model Only):
Press and hold engine control switch in START position for 5 seconds or until engine starts.
When engine starts, the engine control switch gradually settles at RUN (center) position.
iNOTE:
While engine is running, a small “trickle” charge is applied to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery charge.
Manual (Recoil) Start:
Press engine control switch to RUN position.
FIGURE 18: Engine Control Switch
Grip recoil starter handle and pull slowly until you feel slight resistance.
Kickback (rapid retraction) of starter cord will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
•When using recoil starter, pull cord firmly and slowly until you feel resistance and then pull rapidly to avoid kick- back.
FIGURE 17: Engine Control Switch
FIGURE 19: Recoil Starter Handle
•Holding engine control switch for more than 5 seconds can damage starter motor. If engine fails to start after 5 seconds, release engine start switch and wait 10 seconds before attempting to start engine again.
•If you notice engine cranking speed drop after a period of time, it may be an indication that battery should be recharged.
Apply a swift, single pull to start engine. Carefully return recoil starter handle to its original position.
5.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.
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