Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
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4. See
. When engine starts, rotate
Off/On/Choke dial to ON (2). Choke oper-
ation is reduced as Off/On/Choke dial is
rotated towards ON.
NOTE:
If engine fires, but does not continue to
run, rotate the Off/On/Choke dial to OFF and
repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload gener-
ator or individual panel receptacles. See
. If an overload occurs, the over-
load LED (A) will illuminate and AC output
ceases. To correct, see
. Read
care-
fully.
.
Figure 3-3.Shutdown Fault
Generator Shut Down
1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical
loads from generator panel receptacles.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several min-
utes to stabilize internal temperatures of
engine and generator.
3. See
Rotate Off/On/Choke dial
to OFF (3).
4. Turn fuel cap OFF.
Starting Hot Engines
1. See
. Turn Off/On/Choke dial
from STOP to ON. This will open the fuel
valve and permit starting.
2. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rap-
idly up and away.
Low Oil Level Shutdown System
The engine is equipped with a low oil level
sensor that shuts down the engine automati-
cally when the oil level drops below a speci-
fied level to prevent engine damage. See
(B). The engine will not run until the
oil has been filled to the proper level.
If the engine shuts down and there is sufficient
fuel, check engine oil level.
Parallel Operation
See the Parallel Kit Operator’s Manual or con-
tact an Customer Service at 1-855-447-3734.
NOTE:
All connections to the parallel kit
should be made while both inverters are
turned off and all loads disconnected.
1. Make sure the Engine Economy Switch is
in the same position on both generators.
2. Make appropriate parallel connections to
the outlets on each inverter as outlined in
the owner’s manual supplied with the kit.
NOTE:
Do not disconnect any parallel kit con-
nections once the units are running.
3. Start both units per starting instructions.
Once the green output indicator illumi-
nates, devices can be connected and
turned on using the parallel kit outlet.
instructions.
NOTE:
Only use an approved parallel kit.
OVERLOAD OUT
PUT
A
B
005483
(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.