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OPERATION
SWITCHING FUEL SOURCES
BEFORE ADDING GAS TO THE TANK
PLEASE REVIEW FUEL SAFETY SECTION
ON PAGE 7
The below assumes that the propane fuel line is already
attached to the generator securely and safely.
While the unit is running simply turn the
FUEL SELECTOR
knob to the desired fuel source. If you want to switch from
gasoline to propane make sure the propane tank valve is
open before you switch. When you move from propane to
gasoline shut the propane valve after you have switched
to gas.
NOTICE
If you do not plan on operating the unit on propane do not leave
the propane tank valve open.
When starting on propane the engine may run rough for a few
seconds while it purges gasoline in the carburetor.
If the engine fails when switching fuel sources simply restart the
unit on the fuel source that you switched to.
STARTING THE GENERATOR
Be sure to check oil and gas levels before starting. If it is
the first time starting make sure to add oil
.
1. Make sure nothing is plugged into power outlets.
2. Verify the battery is properly installed and both battery
cables are attached.
3. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set.
4. Select fuel source for start up:
FOR GASOLINE:
a. Move the fuel shut off valve to the
ON
position.
ON
OFF
b. Turn fuel selector knob to
GASOLINE
.
Fuel Shut Off - ON
Fuel Selector - GASOLINE
FOR LPG/PROPANE:
a. Make sure the LPG hose is safely secured from
the generator to the tank.
b. Turn the fuel selector knob to
PROPANE
.
c. Fully open the valve on the propane tank.
5. If engine is cold, move the choke lever to the
ON
position. If engine is warm move the choke to the
OFF
position.
6. Electric Start:
Push and hold the engine control
switch in the
START
position until the engine starts.
Once the engine starts, release the engine control
switch; the switch will automatically move into the
RUN
position.
START
RUN
STOP
Note: If the engine fails to start after 5 seconds, release
the engine control switch. Let the generator sit idle for 15
seconds and then repeat step 6a. If the cranking speed
drops after each unsuccessful attempt, then the battery may
not be adequately charged. Manually start the generator by
following steps below:
Manual Start:
Firmly grasp and pull the recoil
handle slowly until you feel increased resistance.
At this point, apply a rapid pull while pulling up and
slightly away from the generator.
7. As the engine starts and stabilizes, gradually move
the choke lever back to the
OFF
position.
8. Wait 15 seconds for engine to stabilize before
plugging in electronic devices.
