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OPERATING T H E
GENERATOR
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn O N for
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the following start instructions:
I.Make sure unit is on a level surface.
IMPORTANT: Failure t o start and operate unit on a level surface will cause the unit not t o start o r shut down during o~eration.
2.Turn red fuel valve t o "On" position (Figure 4).
3.Start engine according t o instructions given in engine owner'smanual.
and then pull rapidly t o avoid I<icl<back.
NEVER start o r stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
NOTE: If engine starts but fails t o run, o r if unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase.This unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device. See engine manual.
Allow equipment t o cool before touching.
The generator must be at least 5 feet from structures having combustible walls andlor other combustible materials.
Keep at least 3 feet o f clearance on all sides of generator for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
In the State o f California a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 o f the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
Connectinn Electrical Loads
Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
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Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 H z electrical loads.
D O N O T connect 240 Volt loads t o the 120Volt duplex receptacles.
D O N O T connect
DO N O T connect 50 H z loads t o the generator.
'Do OVERLOADSeeOverload Generator".
Stopping the Engine
I.Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. NEVER start o r stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2.Let engine run at
3.Turn engine off according t o engine owner'smanual.
4.Turn red fuel valve t o "Off'position.