11
Operation
ONLY AFTER THE GENERATOR IS RUNNING
SMOOTHLY SHOULD AN APPLIANCE OR TOOL
BE PLUGGED INTO THE AC OUTLET OF THE
GENERATOR.
1. Prior to each use, connect a #6 AWG grounding wire (not
included) from the ground terminal on the control panel to a
grounding rod (not included) that has been driven at least 24
inches deep into the earth. The grounding rod must be an earth-
driven copper or brass rod (electrode).
2. Turn the engine’s fuel valve to the OPEN position (see Figure 1).
3. Turn the engine’s choke lever to the START position. Set the
choke lever to the run position only when the engine has started
or upon restarting a warm engine.
4. Turn the engine power switch to the ON position.
5. Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until you meet some
resistance. Pull the recoil starter with a rapid full arm stroke
allowing the starter rope to rewind slowly. Repeat as necessary
until the engine starts running.
6. After the engine warms up and starts running normally, move
the choke lever to the RUN position (see Figure 2).
Note: Allow the engine to warm up for about 3 minutes before
moving the choke lever to the RUN position.
7.
The first 25 hours of operation is the break-in period.
Breaking-in the Engine will help ensure proper equipment and
engine operation, and will extend the engine’s lifespan. During
this time frame, DO NOT exceed 75% of the generator’s load
limit. In other words, the maximum load during this break-
in period should be no more than 600 watts. After the first
25 hours of use change the unleaded gasoline/2-cycle oil fuel
mixture.
The warranty is void if the engine is not broken in properly.
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
Figure 1
OPEN
FUEL
VALVE
POWER
ON
MOVE
CHOKE LEVER
TO START
Figure 2
MOVE
CHOKE LEVER
TO RUN
