BEFORE START UP
This generator has been shipped from the factory
without oil in the crankcase. Operating the unit without oil can damage the engine.
Always check engine oil level before every start.
Running engine low of oil or out of oil could result in serious damage to the engine.
Follow the steps listed below before starting gener- ator:
1.Check engine oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for correct grade and quantity of oil.
2.Check fuel level, fill as required. Make sure genera- tor is turned off and has been allowed time to cool down. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to 1/2" below the
bottom of the filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting engine.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when
engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated
areas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
3.Make sure generator is grounded in accordance with local requirements.
4.All electrical loads MUST be disconnected
5.The idle control switch MUST be in the OFF position.
Engine speed has been fac- tory set to provide safe op-
eration. Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in overheating of attach- ments and could cause a fire. Never attempt to
You MUST unplug any load from the generator before
starting to prevent permanent damage to any appliances.
TO START THE ENGINE
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated areas,
engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the battery is properly serviced, fully charged, and assembled before starting.
1. Open the fuel
2.Move the choke control located on the engine to "CHOKE" position. A cold engine may require to be choked longer than a warm engine.
3.For Electric Start:Push
OFF\RUN\START switch on control panel to the
"START" position to start engine. Hold in "START"
position no longer than 15 seconds per minute
when trying to start engine. Extended cranking can damage the starter motor.
NOTE: When the engine starts the OFF/RUN/START switch is released into the RUN position.
For Recoil Start:Place OFF/RUN/START switch
in the RUN position. Grasp handle on rope rewind slowly. Pull rope
with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope rewind
slowly. Repeat if necessary.
4. When engine starts, gradually move the choke to the "NO Choke" position.
NOTE: IF ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS
TOO LOW, ENGINE WILL NOT
START. CHECK OIL LEVEL AND
ADD IF NECESSARY.
IMPORTANT: Allow generator to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each
initial
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