201160 - 12,000W ELEcTRic START GENERATOR
OPERATiON
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4. Pull the choke knob out.
5. Flip the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
6. Press and hold the ignition switch to the “START” position.
Release as the engine begins to start. If the engine fails to
start within five seconds, release the switch and wait at least
ten seconds before attempting to start the engine again.
cAUTiON
If the ignition switch is held down in the “START” position
longer than 5 seconds it could damage the starter.
7. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, push the choke
knob in.
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.
battery
NOTicE
The supplied 12V sealed lead acid (SLA) battery will recharge
while the engine is running. When the generator is not in
use for extended periods of time, it is recommended that the
battery be fully charged at least once a month with a slow
charger and disconnected when fully charged or charged using
a battery maintainer for long-term storage (not included).
connecting Electrical Loads
Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 (if applicable) Volt AC
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
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DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
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DO NOT overload the generator.
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Use only a high quality, insulated, compatible (3-wire or
4-wire) grounded cord set rated equal to or greater (volts and
amps) than the receptacle plugging into.
WARNiNG
Always remember to plug your appliances directly into the
generator and do not plug the generator power cord into any
electrical outlet or connect to the circuit breaker panel in your
home. Connecting a generator to your home’s electric utility
company’s power lines, or to another power source, called
‘backfeeding’ is a dangerous practice that is illegal in many
states and municipalities.
This action if done incorrectly could damage your generator,
appliances and could cause serious injury or death to you
or a utility worker when attempting to restore power during
an outage occurrence in the neighborhood who may then
unexpectedly encounter high voltage on the utility line and
suffer a fatal shock.
Whether injuries occur or not, if installed incorrectly and not to
applicable laws and codes, you may be subject to fines or the
utility company may disconnect your home power should this
practice be found in your home.
If the generator will be connected to a building electrical
system, those connections must isolate the generator power
from the utility power. You are responsible for ensuring your
generator’s electricity does not backfeed into the electric
utility power lines. These connections must comply with all
applicable laws and codes – Consult your local utility company
or a qualified electrician to properly install this connection.
