Full Product Manual

100406 - 3550W PORTABLE GENERATOR
OPERATION
15
Grounding*
A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has
been provided (see Controls and Features for terminal location).
Neutral Floating
– The generator (stator winding) is isolated from the frame
and from the AC receptacle ground pin.
– Electrical devices that require a grounded receptacle pin
connection will not function if the receptacle ground pin is
not functional.
Neutral Bonded to Frame
The generator system ground connects lower frame cross-
member below the alternator. The system ground is connected
to the AC neutral wire.
* See your model's control panel for specified type of grounding.
Surge Protection
Electronic devices, including computers and many
programmable appliances use components that are designed
to operate within a narrow voltage range and may be affected
by momentary voltage fluctuations. While there is no way to
prevent voltage fluctuations, you can take steps to protect
sensitive electronic equipment.
– Install UL1449, CSA-listed, plug-in surge suppressors on the
outlets feeding your sensitive equipment.
Surge suppressors come in single- or multi-outlet styles.
They’re designed to protect against virtually all short-
duration voltage fluctuations.
Starting the Engine
1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface.
2. Turn the gasoline fuel valve to the “ON” position.
3. Move the choke to the “CHOKE” position.
4. For restarting a warm engine, move the choke to 75% of
the “CHOKE” position.
Manual Start
1. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Never
start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged
in or turned on.
2. Push the engine switch to the “ON” position.
3. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then
pull rapidly
4. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, move the
choke to the “RUN” position over a 2-5 second duration.
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NOTICE
Keep choke in “CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the recoil
starter. After first pull, move choke to the “RUN” position for
up to the next 3 pulls of the recoil starter. Too much choke
leads to spark plug fouling/engine flooding due to the lack of
incoming air. This will cause the engine not to start.
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NOTICE
For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot ambient > 30°C
(86°F), keep the choke in 75% of the “CHOKE” position for
only 1 pull of the recoil starter. After first pull, move choke
to the “RUN” position for up to 3 more pulls of the recoil
starter. Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling/engine
flooding due to the lack of incoming air. This will cause the
engine not to start.
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NOTICE
For gas starting in cold ambient <15°C (59°F) the choke
must be in 100% of the “CHOKE” position for recoil start
procedures. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts,
gradually move the choke lever to the “RUN” position over a
2-5 second duration.
Connecting Electrical Loads
Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 (if applicable) Volt AC
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
– DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
– DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
– DO NOT overload the generator.