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OPERATION
AC Applications
Before connecting an appliance or power cord to the generator:
Make sure that it is in good working order. Faulty appliances or Power cords can create a potential for electrical
shock.
If an appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it
off immediately. Disconnect the appliance, and determine whether the problem is the appliance or the rated
load capacity of the generator has been exceeded.
Make sure that the electrical rating of the tool or appliance does not exceed that of the generator. Never exceed
the maximum power rating of the generator. Power levels between rated and maximum may be used for no more
than 30 minutes.
Substantial overloading will open the circuit breaker. Exceeding the time limit for maximum power operation or slightly
overloading the generator may not switch the circuit breaker OFF, but will shorten the service life of the generator.
Limit operation requiring maximum power to 30 minutes.
Maximum power is:
60Hz 1
5
kVA
(GAS)
;
1
3.5 kVA (LPG);
For continuous operation (longer than 30 minutes), do not exceed the rated power.
Rated power is:
60Hz 1
2
kVA
(GAS)
;
1
1 kVA (LPG);
NOTICE
High Altitude Operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air/fuel mixture will be too rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel
consumption will increase. A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting. Operation at an
altitude that differs from that at which this engine was certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific
modifications to the carburetor. If you always operate your generator at altitudes above 5,000 feet
(1,500 meters), have your dealer perform this carburetor modification. This engine, when operated at high altitude with
the carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will meet each emission standard throughout its useful life. Even with
carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease about 3.5% for each 1,000-foot (300-meter) increase in
altitude. The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made.
