13
OPERATION
Grounding the Generator
To
avoid
electrocution,
this
generator
must
be properly
grounded
prior
to
use.
For
instructions
see
Control
Panel
Functions
pg.10.
How to Start Engine on Petrol
• Place
generator
on
a
level
surface.
All
electrical
loads
MUST be
disconnected
from
generator.
• Turn
the
ENG.
SW.
to
"ON”
• Turn
the
fuel
cap
Air
Vent
to
the
“ON” position.
• Turn
the
fuel
selector
fully
right
to
"Gas"
• Pull
the
choke
lever
out.
• Pull
recoil
handle
(starter
cord)
slowly until
resistance
is
felt,
then
pull
rapidly.
• Let
engine
run
for
several
seconds
and
then gradually
as
engine
warms
up,
push
in
the
choke
lever.
How to Start Engine on Propane
• Place
generator
on a
level
surface.
All electrical
loads
MUST be
disconnected
from
generator.
• Turn
the
ENG. SW. to "ON
”
• Turn
the
fuel
selector
fully
left
to
"LPG"
• Screw
the
Propane
hose
to
the
Panel
Propane Connection.
• DO
NOT
Pull the choke lever out
.
• Turn
on
the
propane
supply.
• Press
the
decompression
valve
button
for
3
to 5 seconds.
• Pull
recoil
handle
(starter
cord)
slowly until resistance
is
felt,
then
pull
rapidly.
• Let
engine
run
for
several
seconds
before connecting
any
load
.
Note:
To
start
the
generator
with
the
Economy
switch
in
the
“ON”
position
• Disconnect
all
electrical
loads
from generator.
• If
ambient
temperature
is
below
32ºF
(0ºC) allow 3
minutes
for
the
engine
to
warm
up.
•
The
Economy
is
in
“ON”
position,
the
unit
returns
to normal
operation
after
the
above
warm
up
time.
•
Economy
switch
must
be
turned
to
the
“OFF”
position when
using
electronic
devices
that
require
a
large
starting
current,
such
as
a
compressor.
• To
avoid
recoil,
pull
starter
cord
slowly
until
resistance
is
felt,
then
pull
Pull cord recoils rapidly and pulls arm towards engine faster than you can let go which
could result in injury.
WARNING!
