OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATION

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PRESTART

Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean surface. The surface must be level. Protect generator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain, or snow. Do not locate generator near standing waterandsnow.Makesureareaiswell-vented.

WARNING: Only responsible adults should use generator. Never let anyone operate genera- tor without proper instructions.

Note: If oil level is too low, oil alert system will keep engine from starting (see Oil Alert System, page 5). Make sure oil level is full before starting. See Engine Oil, page 6.

Before starting the engine, disconnect all electric loads from generator.

STARTING

IMPORTANT: The engine speed is preset. The throttle is locked in preset position. Do not adjust throttle. Preset position lets en- gine run at 3600 RPM under load. The engine must maintain 3600 RPM for gen- erator to create correct voltage. Running engine at lower speeds will damage genera- tor and powered items.

IMPORTANT: Never start generator with electrical loads connected. Start engine be- fore adding electrical loads.

1.Make sure gasoline tank is full. See Fuel, page 6 for fuel information.

2.Pull choke button out (see Figure 14). This closes the choke.

Note: You may not need to close choke if engine is warm or air temperature is high.

Choke Button Pulled Out (Closed Position)

Figure 14 - Choke Button Closed

3.Start the engine.

Turn the engine switch to the START position (see Figure 15). Hold it there until engine starts. When engine starts, let switch return to the ON position.

IMPORTANT: Do not use electric starter more than five seconds. Starter motor damage may occur. If engine fails to start, release the switch and wait ten seconds. After ten seconds, try start- ing again.

Note: If engine does not start, check the oil in the crankcase. Add oil as nec- essary. Be sure engine is on a level sur- face. See Oil Alert System, page 5.

4.As engine warms up, the choke will au- tomatically open.

 

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AUTO-IDLE OPERATION

IMPORTANT: Never start engine with elec- trical loads connected. Start engine before adding electrical loads.

1.If engine is cold, turn the Auto-Idle switch OFF (see Figure 16).

2.Start engine. Allow engine to warm up with no load for five minutes.

3.Turn Auto-Idle switch ON. Engine will slow to idle speed. Engine idle speed is preset. Idle speed adjustment should not be necessary.

4.Operate generator according to speci- fications outlined in owner’s manual.

5.Engine will automatically increase to normal operating speed when you plug load into any generator outlet.

6.The Auto-Idle system should be turned OFF when generator is shut down.

 

 

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Figure 16 - Control Panel

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