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Unscrew, and remove the Fuel Tank
3.
Cap.
Mix fuel stabilizer (not included) with
4.
87 octane (or better) unleaded gaso-
line according to fuel stabilizer direc-
tions.
Fill the Fuel Tank to about 1 inch un-
5.
der the fill neck of the gasoline tank
with the stabilized unleaded gasoline
mixture.
Then replace the Fuel Tank Cap.
6.
start procedure
before starting the engine:
inspect the equipment and
a.
engine.
Fill the engine with the prop-
b.
er amount and type of fuel
and oil.
read the equipment opera-
c.
tion section that follows.
Unplug loads from the Generator
1.
and make sure the AC circuit breaker
switch is in the OFF position before
starting to prevent permanent gen-
erator damage.
Turn the engine fuel valve to its ON
2.
or OPEN position.
Turn the engine power switch to its
3.
ON or RUN position.
Then, turn the engine choke lever to
4.
its “CHOKE” position. Set the choke
lever in the “RUN” position when
starting a warm engine.
Grasp the starter handle, and pull
5.
slowly until resistance is felt. While
holding the handle, allow the starter
rope to rewind slowly. Then, pull the
starter handle with a rapid, full arm
stroke. Once again while holding
the handle, allow the rope to rewind
slowly. Repeat as necessary, until
the engine starts.
After the engine starts and warms
6.
up, slowly move the choke lever to its
“RUN” position.
IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to run
7.
at no load until warm (1-5 minutes)
with no load after each start-up to al-
low the engine to stabilize.
Move the AC circuit breaker switch to
8.
its ON or RUN position.
break-in period
Breaking-in the engine will help to
1.
ensure proper equipment and engine
operation, and will extend the en-
gine’s lifespan. The warranty is void
if the engine is not broken in properly.
The first 20 hours of operation is the
break-in period.
During the first 3 hours of use:
2.
Do not apply a heavy load to the
•
equipment.
Do not operate the engine at its
•
maximum speed.
After the first 20 hours of use:
3.
Change the engine oil.
•
Under normal operating conditions
subsequent maintenance follows the
schedule explained in the MAINTE-
NANCE AND SERVICING section.
