STARTING THE GENERATOR
BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR
1. Verify that the generator is outside on a dry, level sur-
face. Allow at least two feet of clearance on all sides of the
generator.
2. To maximize safety, check that the generator is properly
grounded. Refer to "Step 4 - Ground The Generator."
3. Check that there is a sufficient level of oil in the crank-
case. Add oil if necessary. Refer to "Step 1 - Add/Check Oil."
4. Check that there is a sufficient level of fuel in fuel tank.
Add gas if necessary. Refer to "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. Turn the fuel valve (Fig. 8 - 1) to the
ON
position.
2. If the engine is cold, pull the choke button out to the
CLOSE / START
position (Fig. 9). If the engine is warm,
leave the choke button in the OPEN/RUN position.
3. Make sure the Eco-Mode switch is
OFF.
a. To start the engine using the electric starter:
4. Make sure the battery is properly connected. If the
battery is dead or not connected, the fuel solenoid
valve will not open and the generator will not start.
5. Press the engine switch to the
START
(II) position
for 2 – 3 seconds, or until the engine starts.
NOTE:
if the engine does not start after 2 – 3 sec-
onds, release the switch and try again. Keeping the
switch in the
START
position too long can damage
the starter motor. If the engine does not start after
multiple attempts, please consult the troubleshooting
guide before attempting to start the generator again.
If problems persist, please contact WEN customer
service (see front page of manual).
6. When the engine starts, release the switch to
ON.
7. Slowly push the choke button into the
OPEN / RUN
position (Fig. 9).
b. To start the engine using the recoil starter:
4. Turn the engine switch to the
ON
position.
5. Pull the recoil starter handle 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.
NOTE:
If the engine does not start after multiple at-
tempts, please consult the troubleshooting guide be-
fore attempting to start the generator again. If prob-
lems persist, please contact WEN customer service
(see front page of manual).
6. Slowly push the choke button into the
OPEN / RUN
position (Fig. 9).
Choke Button
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
1
ON
OFF
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