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The automatic Conserv-R
®
control consists of a
solid state module mounted in the generator recep-
tacle box, a switch, resistor and an electromagnet
mounted on the engine near the throttle lever. The
automatic Conserv-R
®
control is only offered as a
factory installed feature. It is not available for fi eld
installation.
With the automatic Conserv-R
®
switch in the “ON”
position, the system operates as follows:
1. After the engine has been started, and no electri-
cal load is applied, the solid state module senses
this condition and turns on the electromagnet. This
will pull and hold the throttle lever, closing the throttle
on the carburetor and reducing the engine speed.
2. When a load is applied to the generator, the
current fl ow to the load is sensed by the solid state
control module and the electromagnet is turned off.
This releases the throttle arm, allowing the governor
to take over and open the throttle. The engine will
respond and come up to the governed speed (3600
rpm).
3. When the electrical load is turned off, the control
module will sense that there is no longer any current
fl ow and the automatic idle control will once again
energize the electromagnet, pulling and holding the
throttle. When the automatic Conserv-R
®
switch is in
the “OFF” position, the engine will run at full gov-
erned speed regardless of the generator load.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
When using these generators to power a home
or construction trailer, the Conserv-R
®
switch
must be left in the off position. Some appliances
in homes and construction trailers have such a
low current draw (less that 5 to 10 watts) they
will not turn the conserver off, resulting in low
voltage being supplied to them. This low voltage
can do permanent damage to these appliances.
INITIAL START UP
The throttle control on these generators is preset
and locked to operate at 3600 RPM (nominal) with
no load speed set at 3690 RPM. Only a trained
service technician should be allowed to adjust this
speed setting.
NOTICE: ENGINE START LOCKOUT
This unit will not start if it is low on oil. The lu-
bricating oil level must be at the full mark before the
engine will start and run.
BASIC OPERATION
MANUAL STARTING
Refer to the engine manual for additional starting,
operating, and stopping instructions.
1. Check oil level. Refi ll as needed.
2. Turn on the fuel supply by moving the fuel valve
to the “ON” position. (Ref. A)
NOTE
- There is a second fuel valve under the fuel
tank that is used when removing the tank. This
valve is normally left on.
3. Move the choke lever to the “CLOSED” position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever
in the “OPEN” position
4 Turn the off/on engine switch to the on position.
5. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt,
then pull briskly.
ON
MAX.
MIN.
OPEN
OPEN
ENGINE SWITCH
ON
CLOSED
ON
ON
MIN.
A
OFF
MIN.
MIN.
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
START
START
OFF
CHOKE ROD (applicable types)
OPEN
CLOSED
STARTER GRIP
Direction to pull
