Full Product Manual

6
Controls
Fuel Valve Lever
The fuel valve lever is
located between the
fuel tank and
carburetor.
The fuel valve lever
must be in the ON
position for the engine
to run.
After stopping the
engine, turn the fuel
valve lever to the OFF
position.
Choke Rod
The choke rod opens and
closes the choke valve in the
carburetor.
Pulling the choke rod to the
CLOSED position enriches the
fuel mixture for starting a cold
engine.
Pushing the choke rod to the OPEN position provides the correct fuel
mixture for operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.
Engine Switch
The engine switch controls the
ignition system.
OFF - Stops the engine.
ON - Running position, and for
starting with the recoil starter.
Recoil Starter
Pulling the starter grip
operates the recoil starter to
crank the engine.
NOTICE
Do not allow the starter grip
to snap back against the
engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
Do not let the starter rope rub against the generator body, or the rope
will wear out prematurely.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Receptacle
Each 120 V 20 A duplex receptacle
is protected by a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for
protection against the shock
hazard of ground-fault currents.
An example of ground-fault current
is the current that would flow
through a person who is using an
appliance with faulty insulation
and, at the same time, is in contact
with an electrical ground such as a
plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth.
The GFCI will protect against current flowing through that person.
The GFCI will not protect against short circuit or overloads.
GFCIs can be expected to interrupt power supply if there are ground
faults or stray current imposed on the wiring by other electrical
devices, wiring, or equipment. Due to the risk of a power interruption,
this generator is not recommended for powering medical or life
support equipment.
AC Circuit
Protector
The AC circuit protector
will automatically switch
to OFF if there is a short
circuit or a significant
overload of the
generator at each GFCI
receptacle. If an AC
circuit protector
switches OFF
automatically, check that
the appliance is working
properly and does not exceed the rated load capacity of the circuit
before resetting the AC circuit protector ON.
ECO THROTTLE
®
Switch
The Eco Throttle system
automatically reduces engine
speed when loads are turned
off or disconnected. When
appliances are turned on or
reconnected, the engine
returns to the proper speed to
power the electrical load.
If high electrical loads are connected simultaneously, turn the Eco
Throttle switch to the OFF position to reduce voltage changes.
ON: Recommended to minimize fuel consumption and further reduce
noise levels when less than a full load is applied to the generator.
OFF: The Eco Throttle system does not operate. Generator operates
at full speed.
Features
Output Indicator
The output indicator (green) is
illuminated when the generator
is operating normally. It
indicates that the generator is
producing electrical power at
the receptacles.
In addition, the output indicator
has a simplified hour meter
function. When you start the
engine, the indicator blinks according to the generator’s cumulative
operating hours as follows:
• No blinks: 0~100 hours
• 1 blink: 100~200 hours
• 2 blinks: 200~300 hours
• 3 blinks: 300~400 hours
• 4 blinks: 400~500 hours
• 5 blinks: 500 or more hours
OFFON
FUEL
VALVE
LEVER
CHOKE ROD
OPEN
CLOSED
ENGINE
SWITCH
OFF
ON
STARTER
GRIP
GFCI RECEPTACLES
AC CIRCUIT
PROTECTORS
OFF
ON
PUSH
TO
RESET
GFCI RECEPTACLES
ECO-THROTTLE
SWITCH
OFF
ON
OUTPUT
INDICATOR
(GREEN)