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6. When the engine starts, open the choke
gradually.
7. The engine should promptly come up to
operating
speed.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against
the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the
starter.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Never permit the choke to remain on after the
engine has run for a short time. It is not necessary to
choke the engine when it is warm. Avoid over-chok-
ing.
STARTING HINTS
1.
Cold weather
a. Use the proper oil for the temperature
expected.
b. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade
gasoline is blended to improve starting. Do
not use summer grade gasoline.
2.
Hot weather
a. Use the proper oil for the temperature
expected.
b. Use only summer blended gasoline. Using
gasoline left over from winter may cause the
unit to vapor lock.
STOPPING AND STORAGE
1. Move the engine switch to the “OFF” position.
2. Turn off the fuel supply valve.
3. Before extended storage (over 30 days) certain
precautions must be taken to ensure the fuel
doesn’t deteriorate and clog the fuel system.
Note:
The use of a fuel additive, such a STA-BIL or
equivalent will minimize the formation of gum depos-
its during storage. The additive may be added to
gasoline in the engines fuel tank or to gasoline in a
storage container.
a. Add the fuel stabilizer to the fuel in the tank
and run the unit for 2 minutes to circulate the
stabilizer throughout the fuel system.
b. If you choose to remove the remaining fuel
from the fuel tank, it must be drained into an
approved
container.
c. Start the engine and allow it to run until all
the fuel in the carburetor and the fuel lines
has been used up and the engine stops.
Note:
Running the engine to use up the fuel in the
lines and carburetor will still leave a small amount of
fuel in the carburetor. It is best for extended storage
to treat the fuel before draining.
d. While the engine is warm, drain the oil and
refi ll with fresh oil.
e. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder
head
fi ns, blower housing, screen and
muffl er areas.
f.
Store in a clean and dry area.
OPERATING SPEED
The engine-generator must be run at the correct
speed in order to produce the proper electrical volt-
age and frequency.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
The output voltage should be checked to ensure
the generator is working properly prior to connecting
a load to the generator. Failure to do so could result
in damage to equipment plugged into the unit and
possible injury to the individual.
All engines have a tendency to slow down when a
load is applied. When the electrical load is connected
to the generator, the engine is more heavily loaded,
and as a result the speed drops slightly. This slight
decrease in speed, together with the voltage drop
within the generator itself, results in a slightly lower
voltage when the generator is loaded to its full capac-
ity than when running no load. The slight variation
in speed also affects the frequency of the output
current. This frequency variation has no appreciable
effect in the operation of motors, lights and most ap-
pliances. However, electronic equipment and clocks
will be affected if correct RPM is not maintained. See
Load vs. Output chart.
Although individual units and models vary slightly, the
normal voltage and frequency of the engine-genera-
tor described in this manual are approximately as
follows, under varying loads:
LOAD VS. OUTPUT
Generator
Load
Speed
(RPM)
Frequency
(Hz)
Voltage
None
3690
61.5
125V
Half
3600
60.0
120V
Full
3510
58.5
115V
