Owner`s manual

To Start The Engine
• Unplug all electrical loads from the generator
receptacles before starting the engine. Never start
or stop the engine with electrical devices
connected to the receptacles AND turned on.
• Be sure the spark plug wire is attached to the spark
plug.
• Place the Run/Stop switch in the "RUN" position.
• Push the primer button 2 or 3 times. Wait about
2 seconds between each push. In cold weather
(50°F/10°C or below) push 5 times.
Primer
Button
NOTE: Primer may be needed to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown.
• Grasp starter grip and slowly pull the rope until you
feel some resistance, then pull the cord out with a
rapid full arm stroke. Let rope return slowly. Do Not
let rope "snap back" against engine.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after 3 pulls, push the
primer button 2 times and pull the starter rope again.
WARNING! Never run engine in enclosed
poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
_ AUTION! Temperature of muffler and nearby
areas may exceed 150°F (65°C). Avoid these
areas.
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes after starting.
• Do Not connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt
receptacles.
• Do Not connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• Do Not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC, single
phase, 60 Hertz electrical loads.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Add up
the rated watts (or amps) of all loads to be
connected at one time. This total should not be
greater than the rated wattage/amperage capacity
of the generator. See "Don't Overload the
Generator" on page 9.
Stopping the Engine
• Unplug all electrical loads from the unit. Never start
or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged
in and turned on.
• Let the engine run at no-load for two minutes to
stabilize the units internal temperatures.
• Move the Run/Stop switch to "STOP" position.
Cold Weather Operation
Your unit is equipped with an anti-icing air cleaner
feature to enable the unit to run at temperatures below
32°F, without ice forming in the carburetor. The air
cleaner base will have an opening which draws warm
air from the muffler into the air cleaner housing. To
work effectively, it is necessary to block cold air from
entering the air cleaner.
In temperatures 32°F and below:
• Remove wing nut from air cleaner cover.
• Remove air cleaner cover from base.
• Remove red baffle from inside of air cleaner cover.
• Insert red baffle in "winter" position as shown.
Ba__ Pape_t Element
Wing Nut
Baffle shown in
"Winter" Position
"_""_Air Cleaner Cover
Baffle in ' mmer" \
\
Position
• Reinstall air cleaner cover onto base.
• Reinstall wing nut and tighten securely.
In temperatures above 32°F:
• Follow above directions, removing baffle from
"winter" position and reinstalling in "summer"
position.