Baldor MAH30, Operator'S Manual

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3. Pull lightly on the recoil grip until you feel significant resistance, then pull
sharply. Do not allow the recoil rope to 'snap' back into the recoil housing.
Allow the recoil to gently rewind into the recoil housing.
See your engine
manual for instructions specific to your unit.
If the engine does not start after turning the engine over a few times, smell for fuel near
the air cleaner. If there is a significant gasoline smell coming from the air cleaner, turn the
choke lever off and attempt to start the engine with the choke off.
4. After the engine has started, turn the engine's choke lever to the 'Off' position.
5. Power is now present . Connect or 'turn on' the loads you wish to operate.
B.
Starting with electric start:
1. If the generator's control panel has an engine 'On/Off' switch on it, turn it on
at this time.
2. Either push the engine's start switch or turn the key switch fully clockwise to
engage the electric start motor.
3. Do not allow the starter motor to crank for more than 10 seconds at a time.
4. Allow 20 seconds between starter motor cranking attempts.
5. Once the engine has started, release the starting switch and do not attempt
to reengage it.
If the engine does not start after turning the engine over a few times, smell for fuel near the
air cleaner. If there is a significant gasoline smell coming from the air cleaner, turn the choke
lever off and attempt to start the engine with the choke off.
6. After the engine has started, turn the engine's choke lever to the 'Off' position.
7. Power is now present . Connect or 'turn on' the loads you wish to operate.
STOPPING THE ENGINE:
1. Disconnect or 'Turn Off' all loads connected to the generator set.
2. Turn any engine 'On/Off' switches to the 'Off' position.
3. Push engine 'Stop' switch if so equipped.
4. Turn any engine key switches to the 'Off' position.
5. Turn all fuel valves off.
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