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STARTING THE GENERATOR
1. Check oil levels (see Adding Engine Oil page 19 )
2. Battery must be connected for Auto Choke to work.
3. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set (see
Figure 8 below).
4. Move the fuel shut off valve to the ON position (see
Figure 9 below).
ON
OFF
Figure 9 - Fuel Shut Off - ON
5. Choose starting method:
a. Electric Start: Push the engine control switch
to the START position until the engine starts.
Once the engine starts, release the switch; the
switch will automatically move into the RUN
position (see figure 10 below).
NOTICE
Failure to release the engine control switch once
the engine starts could result in damage to the
generator. Never put the engine control switch to the
START position while the engine is running; this could
damage the generator.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after 5 seconds,
release the engine control switch. Let the generator
sit idle for 15 seconds and then repeat step 4. If
the cranking speed drops after each unsuccessful
attempt, then the battery may not be adequately
charged.
NOTE: The generator is equipped with a battery
charging feature. Once the engine is running, a
small charge is supplied to the battery via the
battery cables and will slowly recharge the battery.
b. Recoil Start (WPro8500 only): Firmly grasp
and pull the recoil handle slowly until you feel
increased resistance. At this point, apply a
rapid pull while pulling up and slightly away
from the generator (see Figure 11). Note: If
battery is dead or disconnected you will have to
set choke to “On” manually and move to “Off”
when engine starts.
c. Remote Start: Click START on the wireless
key FOB provided (see Figure 12). After the
generator is running, there will be a delay of
electrical output for 15 seconds. If the remote it
not paired see pairing procedure on page 15.
OPERATION
Figure 10 - Engine Control Switch - RUN
Figure 12 - Wireless Remote - START
Figure 11 - Engine Recoil Handle - PULL
START
STOP
START
RUN
OFF
Figure 8 - Breakers
1
2
3
4
240/120VMain Circuit Breaker Operating Position
240/120V Main Circuit Breaker Tripped Position
120V Circuit Breaker Operating Position
120V Circuit Breaker Tripped Position