Operation
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions (see
Features and Controls
for
location of controls described below):
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
NOTICE
Failure to start and operate the unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the “
On
” position. The fuel valve
handle should be vertical (pointing toward the ground)
for fuel to flow.
3. Push choke lever to “
Choke
” position (
).
4. Push engine rocker switch to ON or I position.
5. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to
start engine.
•
If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
•
If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
6. Move choke lever to “
Half
” choke position, and pull
recoil handle twice.
•
If engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 7.
7. Slowly move choke lever to “
Run
” position (
). If
engine falters, move choke lever to “
Half
” choke
position until engine runs smoothly, and then to “
Run
”
position (
).
NOTICE
If engine floods, place choke lever in “
Run
”
position (
) and crank until engine starts.
NOTICE
If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if
unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a
level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase. This
unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device. If so,
oil must be at proper level for engine to start.
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WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go which could cause broken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in
serious injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
WARNING
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel
tank causing a fire, resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in
serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts.
Not
for
Reproduction
