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ON
OFF
Start
Move engine choke lever to the OFF position.
RUN
CHOKE
For Recoil start, firmly grasp the recoil handle and
pull slowly until increased resistance is felt. Pull
rapidly up and away.
Recoil Starter
For electric start, turn and hold key in start switch
to “start” position until generator starts.To
prolong the life of starter components, DO NOT
hold key in “start” position for more than 15
seconds, and pause for at least 1 minute between
starting attempts.
When engine starts, move choke lever to 1/2-
CHOKE position till engine runs smoothly and
then fully into ON position. If engine flalters,
move choke back to 1/2- CHOKE position
till engine running smoothly and then fully into ON
position again.
NOTICE
If battery is unavailable,use manual
starting instructions.
NOTICE
If engine is choking and running
roughly, move choke lever to the OFF position and
repeat starting instructions.
WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid
retraction) will pull hand and arm toward engine
faster than you can let go which could cause
broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
resulting in serious injury.
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid
kickback.
Never start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.
NOTICE
If engine fails to start after 3 pulls,
or if unit shut down during operation, make sure
unit is on a level surface and check for proper oil
level in crankcase. This unit may be equipped
with a low oil protection device. If so, oil must be
checked at proper level for engine to start and
run.
WARNING
Exhaust heat/ gases could
ignite combustible, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage. Contact
with muffler area could cause burn resulting in
serious injury.
DO NOT touch hot part and AVOID hot exhaust
gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearance on all
sides of generator including overhead.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer,
retailer , or dealer to obtain a spark arrester
designed for the exhaust system installed on this
engine.
Replacement parts must be the same and installed
in the same position as the original parts.