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OWNER’S MANUAL
OPERATION
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HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
This generator will not perform well at high
altitudes without proper adjustment. See
engine Owner’s Manual for details.
ADDING ELECTRICAL
LOADS
IMPORTANT:
Do not overload generator.
Make sure total wattage of all electrical
loads does not exceed rated wattage of gen-
erator. Overloading may shorten generator
life. It could also cause internal damage to
generator. Overloading will trip circuit
breaker.
1.
Check items to be powered. Their
nameplate lists their wattage ratings.
Note:
The wattage ratings for some
electrical motors are misleading. They
may require up to three-times their
rated wattage to start. You must figure
total electrical load wattage. Make sure
total wattage of all electrical loads does
not exceed rated wattage of generator.
See Determining Electrical Load For
Generator, page 10.
2.
Start engine. Let engine reach full
speed.
3.
Connect electrical loads one at a time.
If the load consists of electric motors,
start them first. Always start the larg-
est first. Start each motor individually.
DISCONNECTING ELECTRIC
LOADS
Remove electrical loads one at a time. Re-
move voltage sensitive items first. Voltage
sensitive items include TVs, VCRs, and
other home electronic items.
STOPPING ENGINE
IMPORTANT:
The engine speed is preset.
The throttle is locked in preset position. Do
not adjust throttle.
Follow the steps below to stop engine.
1.
Remove all electrical loads from gen-
erator (see Disconnecting Electrical
Loads). Remove electrical loads one at
a time.
2.
Let engine run for two or three min-
utes after removing electrical loads.
This lets engine cool slightly.
3.
Turn engine switch to the OFF posi-
tion (see Figure 20).
4.
Turn fuel valve lever off. Do this by
moving valve lever fully to the left (see
Figure 21).
HONDA
OFF
ON
START
ENGINE SW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ON/push OFF
Figure 20 - Engine Switch In OFF Position
Figure 21 - Fuel Valve Lever Off (Model
PGH7500IE Shown)
Fuel Valve Lever
(Off Position)
