User Manual

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ENGLISH 100153
OPERATION
If the engine starts but does not run make certain that
the generator is on a flat, level surface. The engine
is equipped with a low oil sensor that will prevent the
engine from running when the oil level falls below a
critical threshold.
NOTE
When the battery switch is in the “ON” position, the
switch will light up if the battery is sending out a
charge. If the switch does not light up while in the “ON”
position, check that the battery connection is still good.
NOTE
The supplied 12V 15AH battery does re-charge while the
engine is running, but it is also recommended that the
battery be fully charged at least once per month.
NOTE
Starting the Engine Cont’d.
If the ignition switch is held down in the “Start” position
longer than 5 seconds it could damage the starter.
CAUTION
LPG
1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface.
2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
Never start or stop the generator with electrical
devices plugged in or turned on.
3. Fully open the LPG cylinder fuel knob.
4. Turn the LPG fuel valve to the “ON” position.
5. Push the battery switch to the “ON” position.
6. Push the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
7. ELECTRIC START: Move the choke lever to the “75%
Choke” detent position.
a. For restarting a warm engine, move the choke
lever to the “75% CHOKE” detent position.
8. Press and hold the ignition switch to the “START”
position. Release as the engine begins to start. If the
engine fails to start within five seconds, release the
switch and wait at least ten seconds before attempting
to start the engine again.
9. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, gradually
move the choke lever to the “RUN” position over a 2-5
second duration.
10. RECOIL START: Move the choke lever to the “100%
Choke” detent position.
a. For restarting a warm engine, move the choke
lever to the “100% CHOKE” detent position.
11. PULL-TO-PRIME: Pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly. Pull with
“100% Choke” 1-2 times until you feel a few
combustion pulses that indicates that the engine
momentarily started.
12. Move the choke lever to the “RUN” position.
13. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly.
14. If engine fails to start in 1-pull with choke in the
“RUN”, then move choke to “100% Choke” and
repeat the PULL-TO-PRIME step.
For LPG starting in cold ambient < 15°C (59°F)
Move the choke lever to the “75% Choke” position
for electric starting and “100% Choke” for recoil
start. For electric start, gradually move the choke
lever to the “RUN” position over a 2-10 second
duration. To pull to prime for recoil start Pull with
“100% Choke” 1-3 times until you feel a few
combustion pulses that indicates that the engine
momentarily started.
NOTE
NOTE
Observing frost on LPG containers and regulators
is common during operation and normally is not
an indication of a problem. As LPG vaporizes and
travels from the tank to the generator engine it
expands. The amount of frost that forms can be
affected by the size of the container, the amount of
fuel being used, the humidity of the air and other
operating conditions. In unusual situations this
frost may eventually restrict the flow of gas to the
generator resulting in deteriorating performance.
For example, if the tank temperature is reduced
to a very low level then the rate at which the LPG
vaporizes is also reduced and may not provide
sufficient fuel flow to the engine. This is not an
indication of a problem with the generator but
only a problem with the flow of gas from the LPG
container. If generator performance seems to be
deteriorating at the same time that ice formation is
observed on tank valve, hose or regulator then some
actions may be taken to eliminate this symptom.
In these rare situations it can be helpful to reduce
or eliminate the cold fuel system effects by doing
one of the following:
– Exchanging fuel tanks to allow the first tank to
warm up, repeating as necessary
– Placing the LPG container at the end of the
generator near the handle, where engine fan air
flows out from the generator. This air is slightly
heated by flowing over the engine. The container
should not be placed in the path of the muffler
outlet.
– The container can be temporarily warmed by
pouring warm water over the top of the tank.