K&S KS 3000, Instruction Manual

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12.1. GASOLINE GENERATOR ENGINE START
1. Fuel supply valve to be set in “OPEN” position.
2. Air shutter to be set to “CLOSED” position.
3. Upon manual start – set the engine switch to “ON” position.
4. Start slowly pulling the starter till you feel slight resistance. By an abrupt movement
pull the starter to full cord length. The engine will now start.
5. Upon electric start – turn the key to ON position and hold it in START position till the
engine starts. Immediately release the key after the engine starts.
6. Slowly turn the air shutter to “OPEN” position.
Fuel valve pic 10
Closed
Opened
Manual starter
Air flap
Closed
Opened
Opened Closed
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IMPORTANT!
Please note, several unsuccessful attempts to start the generator
using elektrostart, may mean that the battery is discharged.
Therefore please perform a full battery charge before operstion.
12.2. RUNNING GENERATOR ON LIQUEFIED GAS
1. Connect the hose to the gas cylinder.
2. Open the gas supply valve on the tank, make sure there are no gas leaks.
3. Use the valve on the integrated gearbox to let out air from the hose connection
(press the lowering valve button on the generator gear 2-3 times to start the
engine).
4. Set the fuel valve on fuel tank to the closed position (there should be no fuel
in the carburetor).
5. Set the air flaps in the middle position. After starting the generator, put it in
the open position.
6. For models with elektrostart check whether battery is charged, if necessary,
charge it using an external charger (not included) or run the generator with
manual start and let it run without load for recharging.
7. For elektrostart generators - turn the key in the START position and hold in
that position for several seconds before starting the engine.
8. Turn the key to position ON. To manually start the generator grasp the starter
handle and slowly pull it for feeling resistance. Abruptly pull the starter cord at
full length.
9. Turn the air damper to «open».