Manual

Operation
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Usethe
following start instructions (see Featuresand Controls for
location of controls described below):
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
NOTICE Failureto start and operate the unit on a level
surface will causethe unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the "On" position. The fuel valve
handle should be vertical (pointing toward the ground)
for fuel to flow.
3. Pushchoke leverto "Choke" position (N).
4. Pushengine rocker switch to ON or I position.
5. Grasp recoil handleand pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to
start engine.
* If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
* If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
_i_WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will
II1 puii hand and arm toward engine faster than you
,_. can let go which could cause broken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in
serious injury.
. Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt
andthenpull rapidlyto avoidkickback.
. NEVERstartor stopenginewith electricaldevicespluggedin
andturnedon.
6. Move choke lever to "Half" choke position, and pull
recoil handletwice.
* If engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 7.
7. Slowly move choke lever to "Run" position (J_'l). If
engine falters, move choke leverto "Half" choke
position until engine runs smoothly, andthen to "Run"
position (1÷1).
NOT/CE if engine floods, place choke lever in "Run"
position (1_1)and crank until engine starts.
NOTICE If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if
unit shuts down during operation, makesure unit is on a
level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase. This
unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device. If so,
oil must be at proper level for engine to start.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel
causing a fire, resulting death,
tank in
serious injury and/or property damage.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in
serious injury.
• DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least5 feet (152 cm) of clearanceon all sides of
generator including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must bethe same and installed in the same
position as the original parts.
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