Powermate CX6500E, Owner'S Manual

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12 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
Starting Pull Start Engines
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's
receptacles before starting engine.
2. Place generator on a level surface.
3. See
Figure 3-2 . Open the fuel shut-off
valve (A).
4. Turn engine OFF/ON/START switch (B) to
ON. See Figure 3-2 .
.
Figure 3-2.Engine Controls
5. Slide engine choke (C) to Full CHOKE
position (left). See Figure 3-3 .
Figure 3-3.Choke Position
6. See Figure 3-2 . Firmly grasp recoil handle
(D) and pull slowly until increased resis-
tance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
7. When engine starts, move choke lever to
1/2 CHOKE position until engine runs
smoothly, then fully into ON position. If
engine falters, move choke back to 1/2-
CHOKE position until engine runs
smoothly, then to ON position.
NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to
run, move choke lever to Full CHOKE and
repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:Do not overload gener-
ator or individual panel receptacles. These
outlets are overload protected with push-
to-reset circuit breakers. If amperage rat-
ing of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that
breaker opens and electrical output to that
receptacle is lost. Read Know Generator
Limits carefully.
Starting Electric Start Engines
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's
receptacles before starting the engine.
2. Place generator on a level surface.
3. Open the fuel shut-off valve. See
Figure 3-
2 .
4. Move engine choke knob outward to Full
Choke. See Figure 3-3 .
5. Turn and hold OFF/ON/START switch in
the START position. When engine starts,
release the switch to the ON position.
6. When engine starts, move choke knob to
1/2 choke position until engine runs
smoothly, then fully to ON position. If
engine falters, move choke knob back to
1/2 choke position until engine runs
smoothly, then move to ON position.
Generator Shut Down
1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical
loads from generator panel receptacles.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several min-
utes to stabilize internal temperatures of
engine and generator.
3. Move OFF/ON/START switch to OFF.
4. Close fuel valve.
NOTE: Under normal conditions, close fuel
valve and allow generator to run carburetor
bowl out of fuel. For emergencies, switch to
Stop.
Low Oil Level Shutdown System
The engine is equipped with a low oil level
sensor that shuts down the engine automati-
cally when the oil level drops below a speci-
fied level. The engine will not run until the oil
has been filled to the proper level.
If the engine shuts down and there is sufficient
fuel, check engine oil level.
(000183)
WARNING
Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly.
Kickback could result in death or serious injury.
(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
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A
D
B
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C
(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.