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Turn engine ON/OFF switch to • ON position (Figure 11).
Move engine CHOKE lever to the • FULL CHOKE position (Figure
11).
To start engine, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly •
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
When engine starts, move choke lever to • 1/2-CHOKE position
until engine runs smoothly and then fully into RUN position. If
engine falters, move choke back out to 1/2-CHOKE position
until engine runs smoothly and then to RUN position.
NOTICE:
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever to
the START position and repeat starting instructions.
Figure 11 - Engine Controls
Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from generator •
panel receptacles. Never start or stop the engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on.
Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize the •
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
Move ON/OFF switch to • OFF position.
Close fuel valve. •
The engine is equipped with a low oil level sensor that shuts down
the engine automatically when the oil level drops below a specified
level. If the engine shuts down by itself and the fuel tank has
enough gasoline, check engine oil level.
If the system senses a low oil level during operation, the engine
shuts down. The engine will not run until the oil has been refilled
to the proper level.
Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required
when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Check Oil Level
At Each Use
Change Oil ¥ *Every 50 Hours
Check Valve Clearance ***Every Season
Service Air Filter **Every 25 Hours
Replace Spark Plug ****Every 100 Hours
¥ Change oil after first 20 hours of operation.
*
Change oil every month when operating under heavy load or in high
temperatures.
** Clean more often under dirty or dusty operating conditions. Replace air filter
parts if they cannot be adequately cleaned.
*** Check valve clearance and adjust if necessary after first 50 hours of
operation and every 100 hours thereafter.
**** Clean and re-gap spark plug every 50 hours.
Rated. Power .............................................................3.25 kW**
Surge Power ..................................................................3.75 kW
Rated AC Voltage ...........................................................120/240
Rated Current ....................................................27/13.5 Amps**
Rated Frequency ......................................... 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM
Phase ..................................................................... Single Phase
** Maximum wattage is subject to, and limited by, such factors as fuel Btu
content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc.. Maximum
power decreases about 3.5% for each 1,000 feet above sea level; and will
also decrease about 1% for each 6° C (10° F) above 16° C (60° F) ambient
temperature.
Displacement ...................................................................208 cc
Spark Plug Type ............F6TC, NGK BP6IS or Champion RN11YC
Spark Plug Gap .................................... 0.030 inch or (0.76 mm)
Gasoline Capacity ...............................13.25 L (3.5 U.S. gallons)
Oil Type....... See Chart in "Before Starting the Generator" Section
Oil Capacity ....................................................0.6 L (0.634 Qts.)
Run Time ..................................................9.7 Hours at 1/2 Load
Class II Emission Certified*
* The engine manufacturer must warrant the emission control system
for a period of two years. This warranty coverage is in addition to
the warranty provided by Generac, and may cover the engine even if
Generac’s warranty does not.
Maintenance