Stow Stow G-2.9R Initial START-UP ENGINE/OPERATION, Stopping The Engine, Connecting the Load

STOW G-2.9R — INITIAL START-UP ENGINE/OPERATION

6.If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever (Figure 12 ) to the “OPEN” position. If the engine has not started repeat steps 1 through 5.

7.Beforethegeneratorisplacedintooperation,runtheengine for 3-5 minutes. Check for abnormal smells, fuel leaks, and noises that would associate with lose components.

8.Refer to the AC voltmeter (Figure 16) on the control box. The voltage indicated on the voltmeter should be 120 VAC with no load applied.

Stopping The Engine

Normal Shutdown

1.Place the main circuit breaker (Figure 10) in the OFF position.

2.Remove the load from the generator, and let the engine run at idle for 3-5 minutes with the idle control switch in the ON position (Up)

3.Place the operation switch (Figure 17) in the OFF position S/N 5497956 and below).

Figure 19. Operation Switch (OFF)

Figure 16. AC Voltmeter (120 VAC)

11.If desired, verify with a voltmeter (Figure17) that 120 VAC is present at the GFCI duplex receptacle and the 120V twist-lock receptacle (S/N 5497957 and above).

Figure 17. 120 VAC GFCI Receptacle

5.Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 20) in the "OFF" position. This step applies to units with S/N 5497957 and above.

Figure 20. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF)

6.Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 21) to the "OFF" position.”

Connecting the Load

1.Connect the load to the output receptacles.

2.Place the main circuit breaker (Figure 18) in the ON position.

Figure 21. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (OFF Position)

Emergency Showdown

1.Place the operation switch or engine ON/OFF swith (Figures19 or 20) in the "OFF" position.

Figure 18. Main Circuit Breaker (ON)

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