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Never plug electronic devices into generator having frayed, worn, or bare wires. Never touch bare
wires or make contact with receptacles.
Never permit a child or unqualified person to operate generator. Keep children a minimum of 10
feet away from the generator at all times.
If using the generator for back up power, notify the utility company.
If connecting generator to a building’s electrical system for standby power, you must use a
qualified electrician to install a transfer switch. Failure to isolate the generator from the power
utility could result in serious injury or death to electric utility workers.
8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8.1
Grounding the Generator (See Fig.9)
The ground terminal located on the back of the
generator frame must always be used to connect
generator to a driven ground rod. Connect the
ground terminal to the driven ground rod with a No
8 AWG (American Wire Gauge) copper wire. The
wire connects to the terminal between the lock
washer and nut. Tighten the nut securely to ensure
proper connection. Grounding the generator
protects you from electric shock that results from a
build up of static electricity or undetected ground
faults.
Fig.9
WARNING!
Generator must be properly grounded to prevent electrocution.
Only operate generator on a level surface.
Always connect the nut and ground terminal on the frame to an appropriate ground source.
8.2
How to Start Engine (See Fig.10-14)
Place generator on a level surface. All electrical loads MUST be disconnected from generator.
Turn fuel valve to the “ON” position. (See Fig.10)
Slide the choke lever to the “Choke” position. (See Fig.11) SKIP THIS IF THE ENGINE IS WARM
OR HOT.
For
electric start
, Turn the START/ON/OFF switch (Key) to the “START” position to attempt to
start the Engine. If the Engine cranks and fails to start within 15 seconds wait about 1 minute
before attempting to start again. (See Fig.12)
For
manual start
, turn the engine “ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position. (See Fig.13) or turn the
engine “START/ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position. (see Fig.12-2). Pull the recoil handle (starter
cord) slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
Let engine run for several seconds and then gradually, as engine warms up, slide the choke lever
towards the “RUN” position until the choke is fully slid to the “RUN” position. (See Fig.14)
WARNING! Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in to the
receptacles. Failure to do so could damage the generator and
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or connected
electrical devices.
Always start the engine and let it stabilize before connecting any electronic devices.
Disconnect all electronic devices before stopping the engine.