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Connecting Electrical Loads
1. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes after starting
2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120/240 Volt AC
single phase, 50 Hz electrical loads.
– DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
– DO NOT connect 60 Hz loads to the generator.
– DO NOT overload the generator.
Connecting a generator to your electric utility company’s
power lines or to another power source may be against
the law. In addition this action, if done incorrectly, could
damage your generator and appliances and could cause
serious injury or even death to you or a utility worker
who may be working on nearby power lines. If you plan
to run a portable electric generator during an outage,
please notify your electric utility company immediately
and remember to plug your appliances directly into the
generator. Do not plug the generator into any electric
outlet in your home. Doing so could create a connection
to the utility company power lines. You are responsible
for ensuring that your generator’s electricity does not
feed back into the electric utility power lines.
If the generator will be connected to a building electrical
system, consult your local utility company or a qualified
electrician. Connections must isolate generator power
from utility power and must comply with all applicable
laws and codes.
NOTE
OPERATION
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn off and unplug all electrical loads. Never start
or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged
in or turned on.
2. Let the generator run at no-load for several minutes
to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and
generator.
3. Turn the Fuel Valve to the “OFF” position.
4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped
the engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
5. Press the Ignition Switch to the “OFF” position.
Important:
Always ensure that the Fuel Valve and the
Ignition Switch are in the “OFF” position when the
engine is not in use.
If the engine will not be used for a period of two (2) weeks
or longer, please see the Storage section for proper engine
and fuel storage.
NOTE
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.
NOTE
Keep choke lever in “Choke” position for only 1
pull of the recoil starter. After first pull, move
choke lever to the “Run” position for up to the next
3 pulls of the recoil starter. Too much choke will
cause the engine not to start.
NOTE
When the battery switch is in the “ON” position,
the switch will light up if the battery is sending
out a charge. If the switch does not light up while
in the “ON” position, check that the battery
connection is still good.
NOTE
The supplied 12V 15AH battery does re-charge
while the engine is running, but it is also
recommended that the battery be fully charged at
least once per month.
NOTE
Starting the Engine Cont’d.
Connecting Electrical Loads Cont’d.
do Not Overload Generator
Capacity
Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and
starting watts necessary for your purposes.
1. Select the electrical devices you plan on running at
the same time.
2. Total the running watts of these items. This is
the amount of power you need to keep your items
running.
3. Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices
identified in step 1. Add this number to the number
calculated in step 2. Surge wattage is the extra
burst of power needed to start some electric driven
equipment. Following the steps listed under “Power
Management” will guarantee that only one device will
be starting at a time.
Power Management
Use the following formula to convert voltage and
amperage to watts:
Volts x Amps = Watts
To prolong the life of your generator and attached
devices, follow these steps to add electrical load:
1. Start the generator with no electrical load attached
2. Allow the engine to run for several minutes to stabilize.
3. Plug in and turn on the first item. It is best to attach
the item with the largest load first.
4. Allow the engine to stabilize.
5. Plug in and turn on the next item.
6. Allow the engine to stabilize.
7. Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item.
Never exceed the specified capacity when adding
loads to the generator.
NOTE
OPERATION
Operation at High Altitude
Be aware that engine efficiency can reduce and exhaust
emissions increase when working at high altitude.
Other high altitude issues can include hard starting,
increased fuel consumption and spark plug fouling.
This is a natural trend and cannot be altered by engine
adjustment.
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