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ELECTRIC START
This generator model is provided with both electric start and
recoil start capabilities. Avoid prolonged cranking, as it can
damage the engine.
The battery provided is a nominal 12 volt sealed rechargeable
lead-acid battery and can be operated in any position without
leakage. It complies with non-spillable battery regulations.
NOTE:
Brand new generators are shipped with the battery
connections disconnected. The positive and negative
terminals must be connected to the battery before the Electric
Start feature will work.
For initial battery connection, see
Connecting/Disconnecting
Battery
.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figures 12 - 14.
NOTICE
:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the lubricant
level before each use of the generator.
NOTE
: If location of generator is not level, the unit may not
start or may shut down during operation.
This generator is equipped with electronic fuel injection.
Starting the generator will require a brief wait to allow the
fuel to travel from the tank.
Unplug all loads from the generator.
Turn the fuel valve to the
ON ( I )
position.
To start the engine using the electric start:
1
Put the engine switch in the
ON
position.
2
Slide down and hold the lock button while pushing
the engine switch to the
START
position. Release the
switch when the engine starts.
NOTE:
The battery may require charging before the gen-
erator can be started using the engine switch. Once the
generator is started, the battery will charge as the unit
runs. If the engine switch will not start the unit once the
battery has been fully charged, check the circuit protec-
tor fuse and replace if needed following instructions in
Changing Engine Battery Charge Curcuit Fuse
in the
Maintenance
section of this manual.
To start the engine using the recoil starter:
1
Put the engine switch in the
ON
position.
2
Pull the recoil starter grip until the engine runs.
NOTE:
Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figures 13 - 14.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
Remove any load from the generator.
Push in at the bottom of the switch to place the engine
switch in the
OFF
( O )
position.
Turn the fuel valve to the
OFF ( O )
position.
To stop the engine in an emergency situation:
Push in at the bottom of the switch to place the engine
switch in the
OFF
( O )
position.
WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of clear-
ance on all sides of this product, including overhead.
Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of “cool down” time
before storage. Heat created by muffler and exhaust
gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns and/
or ignite combustible objects.
OPERATION
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