Hyundai HY10000LEK-2, User Manual

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5.1.4. For r ecoil start, firmly grasp the recoil handle
and pull slowly until increased resistance is felt.
Then pull rapidly up and away.
5.1.5. When the engine starts, move choke lever to the
½ - choke position till engine runs smoothly and
then to RUN position. If engine falters, move
the choke lever back to ½ - choke position until
engine runs smoothly and then fully RUN
position again.
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go which could cause broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious
injury. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to
avoid kickback. NEVER wrap the starter cord around your hand.
If engine fails to start after 3 pulls, or if unit shuts down during operation. Make
sure the unit is on a flat level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase. This
engine is equipped with a low oil level protection device.
5.2. For electric start.
If battery is discharged or unavailable, use manual starting instructions as above.
5.2.1. Follow steps 5.1.1. To 5.1.3.
5.2.2. Press and hold the switch at
the “START” position until
generator starts.
5.2.3. To prolong the life of starter motor and starter components, DO NOT press
the start switch in the “START” position for more than 5 seconds, you MUST
then pause for at least 1 minute between starting attempts.
5.2.4. When the engine starts, move the choke lever to ½ - choke position till engine
runs smoothly and then to RUN position. If the engine falters, move the
choke lever back to ½ - choke position until engine runs smoothly and then
fully RUN position again.
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