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Manual instruction
EN
Avoid putting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
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Occasionally you may hear light “spark knock” or
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“pinging” (metallic rapping noise) while operating
under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern.
If “spark knock” or “pinging” occurs at a steady
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engine speed, under normal load, change the brand
of the gasoline. If “spark knock” or “pinging” persists,
go to an authorized IVT generator dealer.
NOTICE: Running the engine with persistent spark
knock or pinging id misuse, and the Distributor’s
Limited Warranty does not cover parts damaged
by misuse.
Oxygenated Fuels
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Some gasoline are being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound to increase octane. These gasoline
are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels.
If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure its pump
octane rating is 86 or higher.
Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol)
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Gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol by
volume may cause starting and/or performance
problems. Gasoline containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name “Gasohol”
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol)
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Gasoline containing methanol must contain
cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the
fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5%
methanol by volume may cause starting and/or
performance problems and may damage metal,
rubber and plastic of your fuel system.
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether)
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You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE
by volume. Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to
confirm the fuel’s contents. Some states require
this information to be posted on the pump. If
you notice any undesirable operating symptoms,
switch to a conventional unleaded gasoline.
Fuel system damage or performance problems
resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel are
not the responsibility of IVT and are not covered
under warranty.
NOTICE: Oxygenated fuels can damage paint and
plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when filling your
fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not
covered under warranty.
Switching on and off
Starting the engine
Make sure all electrical loads from panel
1.
receptacles are disconnected. The generator may be
hard to start if a load is connected.
Turn the engine switch (9) to the ON position.
2.
The choke rod (13) will be closed if the engine is
3.
cold. If you operate the choke manually, then move
the choke rod to the CLOSED position.
Start the engine.
4.
(GN-6500)
Turn the engine switch (9) to START position (for
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max. 5 seconds)
Return the key to the ON position once the
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engine has started.
fig.7
ON
OFF
START
OFF
ON
ON
STOP
GN-850
GN-1500 GN-3000
GN-6500
(GN-850; GN-1500; GN-3000)
Turn the engine switch (9) to the ON position.
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Pull the recoil starter grip (10) lightly until
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resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back
against the engine. Return it gently to prevent
damage to the starter or housing.
fig.8
GN-850
GN-1500 GN-3000
If you have manually closed the chock, (13) move
5.
it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
Stopping the engine
In an emergency:
To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the
1.