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Operating Instructions
2. Rotate fuel shut-off valve counter
clockwise to enable fuel flow.
3. Rotate the engine switch to the ON
position.
4. Adjust the choke lever as follows:
a. For cold engine, move the choke
lever as far as possible to the left,
choke fully ON, position.
b. For warm/hot engine, move the
choke lever midway between the
choke and run positions.
5. Pull the starter rope with a brisk,
smooth motion.
NOTE:
Some models may be equipped
with an electric starter. For models
equipped with an electric starter, turn
the key.
6. After each start up, allow the engine
to run for 2-3 minutes with no load.
7. As the engine warms up and
stabilizes, adjust the choke lever to
the right, until the lever is positioned
at the RUN label.
Engine speed is
preset to provide
proper output voltage. Never attempt to
modify or adjust engine speed or output
voltage.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
After initial start-up, the engine should
be broken in according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Refer to the
engine manual for the proper break-in
procedure.
SHUT OFF
1. Shut off and remove all electrical
load devices from the welder/
generator.
2. Allow the engine to run for 2-3
minutes with no electrical loads.
3. Rotate the engine switch to the OFF
position.
4. Verify that the welder/generator has
completely stopped.
5. Close the fuel supply valve.
6. Allow the unit to cool before
installing any covers.
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CAUTION
LOW OIL SHUTDOWN
A low oil shutdown switch is provided to
protect the engine and welder/generator
on most extended run models. When
engine oil level drops too low for proper
engine operation, the low oil shutdown
switch causes the engine to shut off. If oil
level is low when attempting to start the
welder/generator engine, the low oil
level shutdown switch prevents the
engine from starting. If engine does not
start, check oil level.
NOTE:
It is important to keep the
welder/generator unit on a level surface.
The oil level shutdown switch can
prevent the engine from starting even if
oil level is sufficient, when the
welder/generator unit is placed on an
uneven surface.
(FRONT PANEL SWITCH MUST BE SET
TO GENERATOR)
LOAD DEVICES
1. All load devices and extension cords
should use three prong terminals.
Refer to Table 2 for extension cord
and cable size requirements.
2. Allow the engine to run for 2-3
minutes before applying any
electrical loads.
3. The
120 volt receptacles
are rated
for 20 amps and may be used in any
combination of 120 volt loads and
also with 240 volt loads through the
240 volt receptacles.
The
240 volt receptacles,
found
on some units, are rated for 20
amps and may be used in any
combination of 240 volt loads and
also with 120 volt loads through the
120 volt receptacles.
The
120/240 volt twist lock
receptacle
, found on some units, is
rated for 20 amps and may be used
in any combination of 120 volt and
240 volt loads.
4. Individual receptacles should not be
loaded beyond the amperage
rating.
5. Total combined load through any
combination of receptacle must not
exceed the rated load limits of the
welder/generator. Refer to the
identification plate on the
welder/generator for amp and
wattage specifications.
6. Always shut off and remove loads
before starting or shutting off the
welder/generator engine.
7. When plugging multiple electrical
load devices into the
welder/generator receptacles, be
sure to connect and activate the
highest power draw item first.
Allow the welder/generator engine
to stabilize, then connect and
activate the next highest power
draw device. The smallest power
draw device should be connected to
the receptacle and activated last.
Radio
50-200
Refrigerator
190-2000
Skillet
1200
Space heater
600-4800
Sump pump
400-3000
Television
200-500
Toaster
900-1700
Vacuum cleaner
200-300
Water pump
1000-3000
Water heater
1000-5000
Small hand saw
1000-2000
Large hand saw
1500-2500
Air conditioner
2000-3000
Automatic washer
150-1500
Brooder
100+
Clothes dryer
5000-10,000
Coffee maker
400-700
Electric drill (small)
225-1000
Electric drill (large)
500-1000
Fan
40-200
Freezer
300-500
Hot plate
330-1100
Iron
500-1500
Light bulb
As Rated
Load Device
Watts
Load Device
Watts
TABLE 1 - ESTIMATED POWER USAGE (WATTS)
General Operations
(Continued)
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