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4.
Starting the Generator:
a. Plug in power cords from appliances
or loads.
b. Turn all the appliances or electrical
loads off.
c. Refer to engine manual for detailed
engine starting procedure.
d. Use the ignition key to engage the
starter.
e. Pull out the choke if the engine is cold
or hasn't been run for awhile.
f. Run the engine until it warms and the
choke is completely closed.
g. Turn the appliance on or plug in the
electrical load.
5.
Stopping:
a. Turn the appliance off or unplug the
electrical load.
b. Run the engine for approximately three
minutes to allow the engine to cool.
c. Turn engine off.
6.
Emergency Stopping:
Turn the engine off if an emergency arises.
Correct the condition before resuming
work and re-starting the engine.
7.
Terrain:
The generator works well in a wide variety
of operating conditions but it should always
be positioned on the level. When the frame
is level, fuel spillage is minimized and the
gas tank capacity is maximized. Do not
operate unless the frame is level.
Fig. 7 STARTING/STOPPING
Manual Start
Electric Start
Engine (Typical)
