STARTING THE UNIT
Do not use a pipe carrying combustible material as the
ground source.
LUBRICATION
DO NOT
attempt to start this engine without filling the crank
case with the proper amount and type of oil. (See the accompanying
engine manual for this information.) Your generator has been shipped
from the factory
without oil
in the crankcase. Operating the unit
without oil can damage the engine.
Fill the engine with oil according to the engine manual. For
units with a dipstick, fill oil to the proper level. Units without a
dipstick should be filled to the top of the opening of the oil fill.
LOW OIL SENSOR
Some units are equipped with a low oil sensor. If the oil level becomes
lower than required, the sensor will activate a warning device or stop the
engine. (See the accompanying engine manual for
more information.)
If generator shuts off and the oil level is within specifications,
check to see if generator is sitting at an angle that forces oil to shift.
Place on an even surface to correct this. If engine fails to start, the oil
level may not be sufficient to deactivate low oil level switch. Make
sure the sump is completely full of oil.
FUEL
Fill the tank with clean, fresh unleaded automotive gasoline.
Regular grade gasoline may be used provided a high octane rating is
obtained (at least 85 pump octane). We recommend always using a
fuel stabilizer. A fuel stabilizer will minimize the formulation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. The fuel stabilizer can be added to the
gasoline in the fuel tank, or into the gasoline in a storage container.
Do not overfill the tank. Keep maximum fuel level 1/4 inch below the
top of the fuel tank. This will allow expansion in hot weather and
prevent overflow.
CORD-SET WIRING
If your generator is supplied with a 4-wire 120/240V twistlock
receptacle, ground and neutral may be connected together at the load
side.
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Gasoline is very dangerous. Serious injury or death may
result from fire caused by gasoline contacting hot surfaces. 1.
Do not fill fuel tank with engine running.
2. Do not spill fuel while refilling tank.
3. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
4. Follow all instructions and warnings in the engine manual.
PRE-START PREPARATION
Before starting the generator, check for loose or missing parts and for
any damage which may have occurred during shipment.
This generator must not be operated without all factory
installed heat shields in place. Failure to comply may cause the
fuel tank to overheat and result in personal injury from fire.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1.
Check oil level and fuel.
2.
Disconnect all electrical loads from the unit.
3.
Open fuel shut off valve.
4.
Adjust choke as necessary.
5.
Set the engine switch to the “ON" position.
6.
Pull on the starter rope with fast steady pull. As the engine
warms up, readjust the choke. On electric start models,
turn the key switch to “START”. Release key switch after
the engine starts.
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Provide adequate ventilation for toxic exhaust gases and
cooling air flow.
•
Do not start or run the generator in an enclosed area,
even if door or windows are open.
•
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas.
•
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting
or death.
Allow generator to run at no load for five minutes upon each
initial start-up to permit engine and generator to stabilize.
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