200911 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR
OPERATION
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5. Move the choke to the “CHOKE” position. Note: for restarting
a warm engine, move the choke to 75% of the CHOKE
position.
6. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then
pull rapidly.
7. As soon as engine starts, move the choke to the “RUN”
position over a 2-5 second duration.
8. Connect electrical loads.
NOTICE
Keep choke in “CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the recoil
starter. After first pull, move choke to “RUN” position for up
to 3 pulls of the recoil starter. Too much choke leads to spark
plug fouling/engine flooding due to lack of incoming air. This
will cause the engine not to start.
NOTICE
For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot ambient
temperature > 86°F (30°C),
keep choke in 75% of the
“CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the recoil starter. After
first pull, move choke to “RUN” position for up to 3 pulls of
the recoil starter. Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling/
engine flooding due to lack of incoming air. This will cause the
engine not to start.
NOTICE
For gas starting in cold ambient temperature < 59°F
(15°C),
the choke must be in 100% of the “CHOKE” position
for recoil start procedures. Do not over-choke. As soon as
engine starts, gradually move the choke lever to the “RUN”
position over a 2-5 second duration.
NOTICE
If the engine starts but does not run make certain that the
generator is on a flat, level surface. The engine is equipped
with a low oil sensor that will prevent the engine from running
when the oil level falls below a critical threshold.
Connecting Electrical Loads
Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 (if applicable) Volt AC
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
–
DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
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DO NOT overload the generator.
