WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER
CAUTION
CAUTION
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.
Allow generator to run at no load for five
minutes upon each initial start-up to permit
engine and generator to stabilize.
• 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.
APPLYING LOAD
This unit has been pretested and adjusted to
handle its full capacity. When starting the
generator, disconnect all load. Apply load only
after generator is running. Voltage is regulated
via the engine speed adjusted at the factory
for correct output. Readjusting will void
warranty.
When applying a load, do not exceed the
maximum wattage rating of the generator
when using one or more receptacles. Also,
do not exceed the amperage
rating of any one receptacle.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Do not apply heavy electrical load during
break-in period (the first two to three hours
of operations).
The receptacles are protected by an AC circuit
breaker. If the generator is overloaded or an
external short circuit occurs, the circuit breaker
will trip. If this occurs, disconnect all electrical
loads and try to determine the cause of the
problem before attempting to use the
generator again. If overloading causes the
circuit breaker to trip, reduce the load. NOTE:
Continuous tripping of the circuit breaker may
cause damage to generator or equipment.
The circuit breaker may
be reset by switching to the ON position.
SHUTTING THE GENERATOR OFF
1. Remove entire electrical load.
2. Let the engine run for two minutes
without load.
3. Move the engine switch to the “OFF”
position. (Turn the key switch to “OFF”
on the electric start models).
4. Do not leave the generator until it has
completely stopped.
5. Close the fuel shut off valve if the engine
is to be put in storage or transported.
6. If a cover is used, do not install until
unit has cooled.
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