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.
IMPORTANT:
Failure to start and operate the unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve (
A
) to the “
On
” position.
3. Make sure idle control switch is in “
Off
” position.
4. Start engine according to instructions given in the
engine operator’s manual.
NOTE:
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. See engine
operator’s manual.
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 and / or 240 Volt
AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
NOTE:
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
• 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
.
WARNING
Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
Exhaust heat / gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
NOTICE
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can
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.
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WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
• 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.
