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OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
FUEL TANK CAP VENT LEVER
O
O
N
N
O
O
F
F
F
F
To prevent a possible fire, keep the generator at least 3 feet (1 meter)
away from building walls and other equipment during operation. Do
not place flammable objects close to the engine.
Operating this generator less than 3 feet (1 meter) from a building or
other obstruction can cause overheating and damage the generator.
For proper cooling, allow at least 3 feet (1 meter) of empty space
above and around the generator.
Keep all cooling holes open and clear of debris, mud, water, etc.
Cooling holes are located on the side panel, the control panel, and
the bottom of the generator. If the cooling holes are blocked, the
generator may overheat and damage the engine, inverter, or
windings.
Turn the fuel tank cap vent lever to the ON position.
Make sure that all appliances connected to the generator are turned
off. The generator may be hard to start if a load is connected.
Refer to
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
on page
and perform the
IS YOUR GENERATOR READY TO GO
checks (see page
). Refer to
AC OPERATION
) or
DC OPERATION
) for
connecting loads to the generator.
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