Not for
Reproduction
13
Operation
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use
the following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
NOTICE
Failure to start and operate the unit on a
level surface could cause the unit not to start or shut
down during operation.
2. Move fuel shutoff lever (
A
) to ON (I) position.
3. Move choke lever (
B
) to CHOKE ( ) position.
4. Push ON/OFF switch (
C
) to the ON (I) position.
5. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly to start engine.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
6. Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position, and
pull recoil handle twice.
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 7.
7. Slowly move choke lever to RUN ( ) position. If
engine falters, move choke lever to Half CHOKE
position until engine runs smoothly, and then to
RUN ( ) position.
NOTICE
If engine floods, place choke lever in
RUN ( ) position and crank until engine starts.
NOTICE
If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run,
or 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. If so, oil must be at proper level for
engine to start.
Connecting Electrical Loads
1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes after starting.
2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
NOTICE
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt
duplex receptacle.
• DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See
Don’t Overload Generator.
NOTICE
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage
capacity could damage generator and/or electrical
devices connected to it.
• DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage
capacity. See Don’t Overload Generator in the Operation
section.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
• Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from
generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop
engine with electrical devices plugged in and
turned ON.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes
to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and
generator.
3. Push ON/OFF switch to the OFF (0) position.
4. Push fuel valve lever to the OFF (0) position.
B
A
C
WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid
retraction) will pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go which
could cause broken bones, fractures,
bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.
WARNING
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in
death or serious injury.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer,
or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the
exhaust system installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the
same position as the original parts.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive which
could cause burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke lever to
CHOKE
( )
position.
