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8
Starting The Generator
With the engine started, make sure the Multi-Switch is in
the ‘RUN’ position, then set the “Low Idle” rocker switch
to your load-based preference
1
)
Place generator on a level surface
2
)
Disconnect all electrical loads, including parallel cables
from the generator
3
)
Upper Left “Low Idle” rocker switch to ‘OFF’
4
)
Upper Right “Fuel Source” rocker switch to propane
5
)
Connect the propane regulator to the propane tank
How to Start Cold Engine with Propane
6
)
Connect the propane hose to the front panel propane inlet;
tighten until snug
7
)
Open the propane tank valve, be aware of any smell of gas
and apply soapy water to the fittings to check for leaks. Only
proceed if there are no leaks
8
)
Turn the Multi-Switch to ‘START’ (choke) to start a cold
engine
9
)
Follow the three steps below for a safe recoil engine start
FUEL SOURC
E
CIRCUIT BRE
AKER
INDICATOR L
IGHT
LOW IDLE
PARALLEL C
ONNECTION
TO AVOID DA
MAGE, DO NOT
CONNECT OR
DISCONNEC
T PARALLEL
CABLES WH
ILE THE UNI
T IS RUNNING
.
SELECTOR S
WITCH
STEP 2. Let the recoil handle retract completely.
STEP 3. Grasp the top handle securely and pull the recoil
handle swiftly and completely; the engine should start.
FUEL SOURCE
LOW IDLE
Propane Tank
Propane Hose
LPG INLE
T
Tip:
Turn the Multi-Switch to ‘RUN’ to restart a warm engine
MULTI-SWITCH
FUEL SOURC
E
CIRCUIT BRE
AKER
INDICATOR LIGHT
LOW IDLE
PARALLEL C
ONNECTION
TO AVOID DAM
AGE, DO NOT
CONNECT O
R DISCONNEC
T PARALLEL
CABLES WH
ILE THE UNI
T IS RUNNIN
G.
SELECTOR SWITC
H
STEP 1. Gently pull the recoil handle out until resistance
(engine compression) is felt
To prevent possible injury, follow these steps below for safe
recoil engine starting
CAUTION
FUEL SOURC
E
CIRCUIT BRE
AKER
INDICATOR L
IGHT
LOW IDLE
PARALLEL C
ONNECTION
TO AVOID DA
MAGE, DO N
OT CONNECT O
R DISCONNEC
T PARALLEL
CABLES WH
ILE THE UNI
T IS RUNNIN
G.
SELECTOR SWI
TCH