100460 - 3550W PORTAbLE GENERATOR
OPERATION
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WARNING
Do not operate or store the generator in rain, snow, or wet
weather.
Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditions,
such as rain or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system,
or when your hands are wet, could result in electrocution.
WARNING
During operation the muffler and exhaust fumes produced
will become hot. If adequate cooling and breathing space
are not supplied, or if the generator is blocked or contained,
temperatures can become extremely heated and may lead
to fire.
Grounding
A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has
been provided (see Controls and Features for terminal location).
Neutral Floating*
–
Neutral circuit
IS NOT
electrically connected to the frame/
ground of the generator.
–
The generator (stator winding) is isolated from the frame
and from the AC receptacle ground pin.
–
Electrical devices that require a grounded receptacle pin
connection will not function if the receptacle ground pin is
not functional.
Neutral Bonded to Frame*
–
Neutral circuit
IS
electrically connected to the frame/ground
of the generator.
–
The generator system ground connects lower frame
cross-member below the alternator. The system ground is
connected to the AC neutral wire.
* See your model's control panel for specified type of grounding.
Surge Protection
Electronic devices, including computers and many
programmable appliances use components that are designed
to operate within a narrow voltage range and may be affected
by momentary voltage fluctuations. While there is no way to
prevent voltage fluctuations, you can take steps to protect
sensitive electronic equipment.
–
Install UL1449, CSA-listed, plug-in surge suppressors on the
outlets feeding your sensitive equipment.
Surge suppressors come in single- or multi-outlet styles.
They’re designed to protect against virtually all short-
duration voltage fluctuations.
Starting the Engine
1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface.
2. Disconnect all connected electrical loads from the
generator. Never start or stop the generator with electrical
devices plugged in or turned on.
3. Turn the gasoline fuel valve to the “ON” position.
4. Push the engine switch to the “ON” position.
5. Move the choke to the CHOKE position. Note: for restarting
a warm engine, move the choke to 75% of the CHOKE
position.
6. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then
pull rapidly.
7. As soon as engine starts, move the choke to the “RUN”
position over a 2-5 second duration.
8. Connect electrical loads.
NOTICE
Keep choke in “CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the recoil
starter. After first pull, move choke to the “RUN” position for
up to the next 3 pulls of the recoil starter. 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
> 30°C (86°F):
Keep the choke in 75% of the “CHOKE”
position for only 1 pull of the recoil starter. After first pull,
move choke to the “RUN” position for up to 3 more pulls
of the recoil starter. 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 gas starting in cold ambient <15°C (59°F):
the choke
must be in 100% of the “CHOKE” position for recoil start
procedures. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts,
gradually move the choke lever to the “RUN” position over a
2-5 second duration.
NOTICE
If the engine starts but does not 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.
