A.
If turning the fuel switch to gasoline, make sure there is gasoline in the fuel tank.
B.
If turning the fuel switch to LP, make sure the LP hose is safely secured from the generator
to the LP tank. Fully open the LP tank valve.
2. Make sure all vehicle carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are working.
3. Check for signs of fuel and exhaust leaks and for damage to the exhaust system.
4. Turn off the air conditioner and other large amp draw appliances.
5. Make sure the engine is filled with oil to the proper level.
6. Make sure the AC breaker(s) on the control panel are in the OFF position when starting the
generator.
Starting the Generator
1A. When gasoline is selected: If the generator is brand new, was recently serviced, or previously ran
out of gasoline, prime the gasoline fuel system by pressing and holding the primer button on the
control panel until all air bubbles have been purged out of the fuel hoses. See Fig. 3 below.
Fig. 3
1B. When propane is selected, there is no need to press the primer button. The primer button is
disconnected when operating on LP fuel, which does not require priming.
NOTE:
The generator can be started from either the remote panel or directly at the front panel of
the generator.
A. Push and hold the start button for 1s then release, the generator will begin an automated
starting routine.
B. The generator will stop cranking after a predetermined time. If the generator hasn’t
successfully started, press the start button again to re-start the automated routine.
C. Pull the recoil handle if the battery voltage is low and the engine will not turn over from the
battery (4000i models only).
2. Switch the AC breaker(s) on the front panel to ON to send power to appliances. For top
performance and engine life, especially in colder weather, let the engine warm up before
switching on the AC breaker(s) on the front panel.
Operating the generator with the access door off can lead to severe burns. Always secure the access
door after starting the generator.
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