100430 - 6500W ELECTRIC START GENERATOR
OPERATION
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Manual Start
1. Push the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
2. Move the choke lever to the “CHOKE” position.
2a. For restarting a warm engine, move the choke lever to
75% of the “CHOKE” position.
3. Pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly.
4. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, move the choke
lever to the “RUN” position over a 2-5 second duration.
NOTICE
Keep choke lever in “CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the
recoil cord. After first pull, move choke lever to “RUN” position
for up to 3 pulls of the recoil cord. Too much choke leads to
spark plug fouling/engine flooding due to lack of incoming air.
This will cause the engine not to start.
NOTICE
For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot ambient >
86°F (30°C),
keep choke lever in 75% of the “CHOKE” position
for only 1 pull of the recoil cord. After first pull, move choke
lever to “RUN” position for up to 3 pulls of the recoil cord. Too
much choke leads to spark plug fouling/engine flooding due to
lack of incoming air. This will cause the engine not to start.
NOTICE
For gasoline starting in cold ambient temperature < 59°F
(15°C),
the choke lever must be in 100% of the “CHOKE”
position for manual 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.
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).
