100523 - 3100W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR
OPERATION
17
Starting the Engine
1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface.
2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Never
start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged
in or turned on.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” position.
4. Pull choke knob out to the “CHOKE” position.
5. Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
6. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then
pull rapidly.
7. As engine warms up, push the choke knob in to the “Run”
position.
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NOTICE
Keep choke lever in “CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the
recoil starter. After first pull, press the choke knob in 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.
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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,
push 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.
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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, push the choke knob in the “RUN” position.
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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.
