OPERATION
Continued
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III.Firmly grasp starter grip with both hands. Remove slack from starter rope by lightly pulling starter grip.
IV. To start engine, pull starter rope briskly. You must pull the starter rope all the way out. If not, the engine will not start.
IMPORTANT: Do not let starter grip snap back against engine. Return it gently. This will prevent damage to starter.
In cold weather, your engine may be hard to start. If so, remove the rubber plug on the rocker arm cover (see Figure 19, page 23). Add 2 cc of engine oil in hole. Replace rubber plug. Repeat starting procedure.
WARNING
Never use gasoline, paint thinner, or any other flammable liquid as a starting aid. An explosion may occur.
CAUTION
Keep rubber plug on rocker arm in place when not adding oil for starting. Rain, dirt, and other debris may enter the engine. This can damage the engine.
If engine does not start, repeat steps under B. Recoil Starter on page 23.
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
This generator will not perform well at high altitudes without proper adjustment. Contact a Yanmar dealer for adjustment information.
ADDING ELECTRICAL LOADS
IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator. Make sure total wattage of all electrical loads does not exceed rated wattage of generator. Overloading may shorten generator life. It could also cause internal damage to generator. Overloading
will trip circuit breaker.
IMPORTANT: Keep full power selector switch in the 120 VOLT ONLY position if only powering 120V items. Only move switch to 120/240 VOLT position if powering 240V items.
1.Check items to be powered. Their nameplate lists their wattage ratings.
Note: The wattage ratings for some electrical motors are misleading. They may require up to
2.Start engine. Let engine reach full speed.
3.Connect electrical loads one at a time. If the load consists of electric motors, start them first. Always start the largest first. Start each motor individually.
