Xceed X2300KS, Instruction Manual

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Starting the engine with key start
Note. Before starting the motor, ensure you have filled the
crank case to the correct level with oil and fuel has been
added to the fuel tank.
Note.
The crank case is not filled with oil from the factory.
1. Before starting, ensure that no electrical apparatus has
been connected to the generator (Fig. E).
2. Turn the fuel valve (20) clockwise to the ‘on’ position (Fig. F).
3. Move the choke lever (14)
to the full choke position.
This is not necessary if the
engine is already warm.
Check the labels on the
generator to show the choke
position.
• Move the lever towards the
rear of the generator.
4. Turn the key start ignition (12) clockwise to the ‘START’
position (Fig. G).
Note. When the motor is started for the very first time, it
may require a number of attempts to start until the fuel has
travelled from the tank to the motor.
5. Once you hear the motor
operating, release the key
to allow the position to
move from ‘START’ to ‘ON’
(Fig. H).
6. Move the choke lever (14)
back to the ‘Run’ position.
Check the labels on the
generator to show the Run
position.
•
Move the lever towards the
front of the generator.
Note , in the case where the
starting battery is at a low
level of charge and insufficient
to start the generator on the
electric start models, start
the generator manually as
detailed in the next section,
“ Starting the generator
manually ”. Note, the battery
will charge automatically when
the generator is running.
DO NOT attempt to charge
the electric start battery
mounted on the generator
with the battery charging
output of the generator.
G
H
F E