Harrington Generators International
9
498-1019
Petrol Generator
Operation
NOTICE
If the fuel tank is empty and dry it will take up to
10 minutes for fresh fuel to prime the
fi
lters and
carburettor.
Fully
fi
ll the tank to speed this up.
Fuel Capacity 8.5 Litres
Throttle
The throttle control lever is preset to the correct engine
speed and must not be adjusted, otherwise damage
to equipment or the generator may be caused and will
invalidate any warranty.
General
Check that the generator is located on level ground
and in an open space with free air
fl
ow on all sides, at
least one metre from other equipment and buildings,
and clear of any combustible material.
Starting
WARNING
Please check that all equipment is disconnected
from the generator prior to starting.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can
cause unconsciousness and even kill. Avoid any
enclosed areas, partially enclosed areas or activities
that may expose you to carbon monoxide.
1. Perform the Pre-Operation Checks.
2. Make sure that all appliances are disconnected
from the output sockets.
3. Turn the fuel shut off valve (located next to the
starter key)to the ON position.
Fuel Shut
Off Valve
Electric
Start Switch
4. Move the choke control to the choke position
NB: The choke may not be required if the engine
is warm or the air temperature is high.
5. Insert the Key and turn the electric start switch
to the START position until the generator starts.
Return the switch to the RUN position.
If the engine failes to start after three attempts
start fault
fi
nding procedures.
6. If the choke lever was moved to the choke
position to start the engine, gradually move it to
the RUN position
as the engine warms up.
7. Allow the engine to warm up for 1 minute before
connecting any load to the generator output.
