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used. Use this meter along with the accompanying engine
manual to determine when and what type of service on the
unit is needed. To display, press and release the select/reset
button to cycle through the displays until HRS appears.
Maintenance Warning System (
)
At every 100 hours of use, the “HRS” icon on the Smart
Display monitoring system will begin flashing indicating that
it is time to service the engine as required by the engine
operator’s manual. To reset the display, push and hold the
select/reset button located underneath the Smart Display
display for 5 seconds.
NOTE:
Be careful to only press and hold the reset button
when you want the display to be reset.
MOVING THE GENERATOR
See Figure12.
Raise the handle to the up position.
Remove any load from the generator.
Turn the engine switch to
OFF ( O )
position.
Close the fuel valve.
Allow 30 minutes of “cool down” time before storing the
machine.
With your foot on the rear of the frame, tilt the machine
toward you until it balances on the wheels, then roll the
machine to the desired location.
LIFTING THE GENERATOR
See Figure 13.
Fold the handle to the down position. Never lift or carry
this product using the handle.
NOTE:
This tool is heavy and requires several people to lift.
To avoid back injury, keep your knees bent and lift with your
legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figure 14.
NOTICE:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the
lubricant level before each use of the generator.
OPERATION
NOTE:
If location of generator is not level, the unit may not
start or may shut down during operation.
Place the engine switch in the
ON ( l )
position.
Unplug all loads from the generator.
Turn the fuel valve to the
ON
position.
Move the choke lever right to the START position.
NOTE:
If engine is warm or the temperature is above
50˚F, you may need to move the choke lever left to the
RUN position.
Pull the recoil starting grip until the engine runs (a maxi-
mum of 6 times).
NOTE:
Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
Allow the engine to run for 15 - 30 seconds, then move
the choke lever left to the RUN position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figure 14.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
Remove any load from the generator.
Turn the engine switch to
OFF ( O )
position.
Close the fuel valve.
WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet
of clearance on all sides of this product, including
overhead. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of “cool
down” time before storage. Heat created by muffler
and exhaust gases could be hot enough to cause
serious burns and/or ignite combustible objects.
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
Specific modifications are needed for high-altitude operation.
Please contact your authorized service center for important
information regarding these modifications. Operating this
engine without the proper altitude modification may increase
the engine’s emissions and decrease fuel economy and
performance.
