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J
OPEN
CLOSED
J
5. Turn engine switch (S) to the ON position.
6. Pull the starter grip (L) slowly until you feel compression then pull
briskly.
notE:
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back. Return it slowly by
hand.
notE:
If the oil level in the engine is low, the engine will not start. If the
engine does not start, check the oil level and add oil as needed.
notE:
To ensure maximum oil lubrication, place the generator on a
level surface.
7. As the engine warms up, move the choke to the OPEN position.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for five minutes. Then place the
main breaker (T) in the ON position. Connect electrical loads, see
Connecting Electrical loads
under
Operation
.
Starting the Generator — Electric Start
(Fig. 1, 2)
DG4400B, DG4400BC, DG6300B, DG6300BC, DG7000B,
DG7000BC
WARNING:
Do not operate this unit until you read and understand this
instruction manual and the engine instruction manual for safety, operation
and maintenance instructions.
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under
Starting the Generator – recoil
Start.
2. Remove cap from 18V battery pack (F)
F
OO
and plug battery power pack into battery
receptacle (Q).
notE:
Make sure your
battery pack is fully charged.
3. Place engine switch (S) in the START
position and hold until the engine starts.
notE:
Do not hold the switch in the start
position for more than 5 seconds. If the engine
does not start, wait 10 seconds before retrying. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in damage to the starter motor due to
overheating.
4. When the engine starts, release the engine switch allowing it to
return to the ON position.
notE:
Do not turn the engine switch to the START position while the
gen erator is running.
5. As the engine warms up, move the choke (J) to the OPEN position
as shown.
6. Allow the engine to warm up for five minutes. Then place the
main breaker (T) in the ON position. Connect electrical loads, see
Connecting Electrical loads
under
Operation
.
Stopping the Generator (Fig. 1, 2)
To stop the engine in an emergency, move the engine switch (S) to
the OFF position.
to Stop the Generator in normal use:
1. Disconnect all electrical loads attached to the
K
generator.
2. Move the engine switch (S) in the OFF posi-
tion.
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (K) on the gas
tank to the horizontal (CLOSED) position as
shown.