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ITEM 57080
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Starting the Engine
Before Starting the Engine
a.
inspect the generator and engine.
b.
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
c.
Fill the engine with the proper amount and type of
both stabilizer-treated unleaded gasoline and oil.
Manual Start
1. Turn the Economy Switch
to the OFF position.
2. Turn the Combination Switch
to the START position.
3. Turn the Engine Switch to the ON position.
4. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and
pull it slowly several times to allow the gasoline to flow
into the Engine’s carburetor. Then pull the Starter
Handle gently until resistance is felt. Allow Cable to
retract fully and then pull it quickly. Repeat until the
Engine starts. Do not let the Starter Handle snap back
against the housing. Hold it as it recoils so it doesn't
hit the housing.
5. After the engine starts, allow to run for
20 seconds then turn the Combination
Switch to the RUN position.
if engine does not start:
•
Check engine oil level
.
Engine will not start with low or no engine oil.
•
Check spark arrestor cleanliness
.
Engine will not start if spark arrestor is clogged.
•
For warm engine
– turn Combination Switch
to RUN before trying to start it again.
note:
Moving the Combination Switch
too fast could stall the Engine.
iMpOrTanT:
Allow the Engine to run at no load for five minutes
after each start-up so that the Engine can stabilize.
On
OFF
On
STarT
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STORAGE
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STarT
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ECOnOMy
SWiTCH
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LOW IDLE MODE
On
OFF
ENGINE SW.
On
STarT
OFF
OFF
STORAGE
run
STarT
CHOKE
ENGINE SW.
On
STarT
OFF
LOW IDLE MODE
On
OFF
On
STarT
OFF
OFF
STORAGE
run
STarT
CHOKE
On
STarT
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EnGinE
SWiTCH
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OFF
STORAGE
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STarT
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