OPERATION
21
Manual Start
4. Push the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
5. Pull choke knob out to the full “CHOKE” position.
5a. For restarting a warm engine, pull the choke knob out to
75% of the full “CHOKE” position.
6. Pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly.
7. Do not over-choke. As engine warms up, push the choke knob
in to the “RUN” position.
NOTICE
Keep choke in “CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the recoil
cord. After first pull, press the choke knob in to the “RUN”
position for up to the next 3 pulls of the recoil cord. Too much
choke leads to spark plug fouling/engine flooding due to the
lack of incoming air. This will cause the engine not to start.
NOTICE
For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot ambient >
86°F (30°C):
Keep the choke in 75% of the “CHOKE” position
for only 1 pull of the recoil cord. After first pull, push choke to
the “RUN” position for up to 3 more pulls of the recoil cord.
Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling/engine flooding
due to the lack of incoming air. This will cause the engine not
to start.
NOTICE
For gasoline starting in cold ambient < 59°F (15°C):
The
choke must be in 100% of the “CHOKE” position for manual
start procedures. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts,
push the choke knob in the “RUN” position.
NOTICE
If the engine starts but does not continue to run make certain
that the generator is on a flat, level surface. The engine is
equipped with a low oil sensor that will prevent the engine
from running when the oil level falls below a critical threshold.
Battery
NOTICE
The supplied 12V battery does re-charge while the engine
is running. It is also recommended that the battery be fully
charged at least once per month or maintained with a trickle
charger or battery maintainer (not included).
