Use and Care Manual

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Reproduction
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Operation
Starting the Engine
NOTICE Always unplug the battery float charger
before starting the generator.
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use
the following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
NOTICE Failure to start and operate the unit on a
level surface will cause the unit not to start or shut
down during operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve (A) to the ON (I) position.
3. Set on/off switch to ON (I) position.
4. Pull choke handle out to CHOKE ( ) position.
5A. For electric starting, push and hold the start
switch in “Start” position until generator starts. To
prolong the life of starter components, DO NOT
hold start switch in “Start” position for more than
5 seconds, and pause for at least 30 seconds
between starting attempts.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
NOTICE If battery is discharged, use manual starting
instructions.
5B. For manual starting, grasp recoil handle and
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.
6. Push in the choke handle half way, and pull recoil
handle twice or push and hold the start switch in
the “Start” position as described in step 5A.
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 4 thru 5.
7. As the engine warms up, gradually push choke
handle in to RUN (
) position.
NOTICE If engine floods, push choke handle all the
way in to RUN ( ) position, and crank until engine
starts.
NOTICE If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run,
or if unit shuts down during operation, make sure 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.
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WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in
death or serious injury.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on 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 be the same and installed in the
same position as the original parts.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid
retraction) will pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go which
could cause broken bones, fractures,
bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.