Wen 56235i, Instruction Manual

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STARTING YOUR GENERATOR
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ON OFF
OFF
FUEL
OFF
ON
BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR
1. Verify that the generator is outside on a dry, level surface. Allow at
least two feet of clearance on all sides of the generator.
2. To maximize safety, check that the generator is properly grounded.
See page 14, “Ground the Generator.”
3. Check that there is a sufficient level of oil in the crankcase. Add oil
if necessary. Refer to page 12, “Step 1 - Add / Check Oil.”
4. Check that there is a sufficient level of fuel in the fuel tank. Add gas
if necessary. Refer to page 13, “Step 2 - Add / Check Fuel.”
5. Make sure all electrical devices are unplugged from the generator
during ignition. Otherwise it will be difficult for the engine to start.
STARTING THE GENERATOR
1. Place the generator outside on a dry, level surface. Allow at least
two feet of clearance on all sides of the generator.
2. Check there is sufficient level of oil in the crankcase. Add oil if
necessary (refer to “Add / Check Oil” on page 12).
3. Check there is sufficient level of gasoline in the fuel tank. Add fuel
if necessary (refer to “Add Gasoline” on page 13) .
4. To maximize safety, make sure the generator is properly grounded
(refer to “Ground the Generator” on page 14) .
5. Make sure all electrical devices are unplugged from the generator
during ignition. Otherwise it will be difficult for the engine to start.
6. Turn the ECO-MODE switch to “OFF” during starting (Fig. 6).
7. Open the vacuum relief valve on top of fuel cap (Fig. 7 - 1) by
rotating it clockwise to the “ON” position. This will allow fuel to flow.
8. Turn the engine switch to the ON position (Fig. 8).
9. If the engine is cold, pull out the choke lever to CLOSE the choke
valve. If the engine is warm, push the choke lever in to OPEN the
choke valve (Fig. 9).
10. Pull on the recoil starter handle (Fig. 10) slowly until a slight
resistance is felt, then pull quickly to start the engine. Return cord
gently into the recoil starter. Never allow the cord to snap back.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
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