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CROMMELINS
™GENERATOR
Operation & Instruction Manual
3.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. STARTING THE GENERATOR
Check the oil level before each operation as outlined by the article “CHECK ENGINE OIL”.
a)
Turn the engine switch to the position “I” (on).
b)
Turn the AC circuit breaker to the position “O” (off)
c)
Open the fuel valve.
d)
Set choke lever to close if the engine is cold.
e)
Recoil starter model
Pull the starter handle slowly until passing the compression point (resistance will be felt),
then return the handle to its original position and pull briskly.
If the engine fails to start after several attempts, repeat above procedures with choke lever
returned to “OPEN” position.
Do not fully pull out the rope.
After starting, allow the starter handle to return to its original position while still holding the
handle.
f)
Electric starter model
Insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to the “I” (on) position to start the
engine, turn the key further to the start position, the engine will be started by starting motor.
Do not run the starting motor over 5 seconds continuously. If the engine fails to start,
return the key to the “I” (on) position and wait about 10 second then start again.
Do not turn the key switch to start position when the engine is running to prevent damage
of starting motor.
When starting the engine by recoil starter, set the key switch at the “I” (on) position and
pull the starter handle.
g)
After the engine’s started, return the choke lever gradually to “OPEN” position.
h)
Warm up the engine without load for a few minutes.
2. STOPPING THE GENERATOR
a)
Turn off the power switch of the electric equipment and unplug the cord from receptacle of
the generator.
b)
Allow the engine about 3 minutes to cool down at no-load before stopping.
c)
Recoil starter model -
Turn the engine switch to the position ”O” (off).
Electric starter model -
Turn the key switch to the STOP position.
d)
Close the fuel valve
3. OIL SENSOR
a)
The oil sensor detects the fall in oil level in the crankcase and automatically stops the engine
when the oil level falls below a predetermined level.
b)
When engine has stopped automatically, switch off generator’s AC circuit breaker, and check
the oil level. Refill engine oil to the upper level as instruction on page 6 and restart the engine.
c)
If the engine does not start by usual starting procedures, check the oil level.
CAUTION
CAUTION
