13 — ENG
BEFORE START UP
This generator has been
shipped from the factory
without oil in the crankcase. Operating the unit
without oil can damage the engine.
Always check engine oil
level before every start.
Running engine low of oil or out of oil could
result in serious damage to the engine.
Follow the steps listed below before starting gener-
ator:
1.
Check engine oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's
Manual for correct grade and quantity of oil.
2.
Check fuel level, fill as required. Make sure genera-
tor is turned off and has been allowed time to cool
down. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline
with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with
gasoline.
Never fill fuel tank completely.
Fill tank to 1/2" below the
bottom of the filler neck to provide space for fuel
expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and
equipment before starting engine.
Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Never fill fuel tank when
engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling
fuel tank.
Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed, poor ventilated
areas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly gas.
3.
Make sure generator is grounded in accordance
with local requirements.
4.
All electrical loads
MUST
be disconnected
5.
The idle control switch
MUST
be in the OFF
position.
Engine speed has been fac-
tory set to provide safe op-
eration. Tampering with the engine speed
adjustment could result in overheating of attach-
ments and could cause a fire. Never attempt to
“speed-up” the engine to obtain more perfor-
mance. Both the output voltage and frequency
will be thrown out of standard by this practice,
endangering attachments and the user.
You MUST unplug any load
from the generator before
starting to prevent permanent damage to any
appliances.
TO START THE ENGINE
Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed, poor ventilated areas,
engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the battery is properly serviced, fully
charged, and assembled before starting.
1.
Open the fuel shut-off valve.
2. Move the choke control located on the engine to
"CHOKE" position. A cold engine may require to
be choked longer than a warm engine.
3.
For Electric Start
:Push
OFF\RUN\START switch
on control panel to the
"START" position to start
engine. Hold in "START"
position no longer than
15 seconds per minute
when trying to start engine. Extended cranking can
damage the starter motor.
NOTE: When the engine starts the OFF/RUN/START
switch is released into the RUN position.
For Recoil Start
:Place
OFF/RUN/START switch
in the RUN position.
Grasp handle on rope
rewind slowly. Pull rope
with a rapid full arm
stroke. Let rope rewind
slowly. Repeat if necessary.
4.
When engine starts, gradually
move the choke to the "NO
Choke" position.
NOTE: IF ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS
TOO LOW, ENGINE WILL NOT
START. CHECK OIL LEVEL AND
ADD IF NECESSARY.
IMPORTANT:
Allow generator to run
at no load for 5 minutes upon each
initial start-up to allow engine and generator to stabilize.
RUN
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