maxwatt MX4000iS, Operator'S Manual

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Before starting the generator:
1. Verify that the generator is outside on a dry, level surface. Allow at least two feet of clearance on all sides of
the generator.
2. To maximize safety, check that the generator is properly grounded (see “GROUND THE GENERATOR”).
3. Check there is sufficient level of oil in the crankcase. Add oil if necessary (see “ADD/CHECK OIL”).
4. Make sure there is sufficient level of gasoline in the fuel tank. Add fuel if necessary (see “ADD/CHECK FUEL”).
5. Make sure all electrical devices are unplugged from the generator during ignition. Otherwise it will be
difficult for the engine to start.
To start the generator, perform the following steps:
Turn the LOW IDLE MODE switch (Fig. 12) to “OFF”.
1. Turn the FUEL switch (Fig. 13) to the “ON” position.
Electric Start:
3-1. Pull the CHOKE LEVER
(Fig. 14) out to the “START”
position.
NOTE: Skip this if starting
the generator with a warm
engine.
3-2. Turn the ENGINE switch to
the “START” position and hold
on for 5 seconds (Fig. 15).
NOTE: If the engine does not
start, release the switch and
try again. Keeping the switch
in the START position too long
can damage the starter.
3-3. When engine starts,
push the CHOKE LEVER in to
the “RUN” position (Fig. 14).
Manual Start:
3-1. Pull the CHOKE LEVER
(Fig. 14) out to the “START”
position.
NOTE: Skip this if starting
the generator with a warm
engine.
3-2. Turn the ENGINE switch to
the “ON” position (Fig. 15).
3-3. Place one hand on the
generator to hold it in place,
and pull on the recoil starter
handle slowly until a slight
resistance is felt (Fig. 15). Then
pull quickly to start the engine.
Return cord gently into the
machine. Never allow the cord
to snap back.
3-4. When engine starts,
push the CHOKE LEVER in to
the “RUN” position (Fig. 14).
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15