Operating Guide

13
STARTING THE ENGINE
Recoil Start
1. Isolate the generator from the utility
2. Unplug any electrical devices from the
receptacles.
3. Turn the fuel switch to the on "I" position.
4. Turn the AC circuit breakers to the off
“0” position (CSA models only).
5. If the engine is cold, pull out the choke
knob.
6. Turn the generator switch to the on "I"
position.
7. Slowly pull the starter handle until
resistance is felt,
then quickly pull the
starter handle the rest of the way. If the
engine does not start, repeat step 7 until
the engine does start.
8. After the engine has warmed, push the
choke knob in.
9. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the on "I"
position.
Electric Start (If equipped)
1. Isolate the generator from the utility
2. Unplug any electrical devices from the
receptacles.
3. Turn the fuel switch to the on “I”
position.
4. Turn the AC circuit breakers to the off
“0” position (CSA models only).
5. If the engine is cold, pull out the choke
knob.
6. Turn the generator switch to the start
position “ ” and hold it there until the
engine starts.
NOTE: Do not hold the generator switch in the
start position
“ ” for more than 5 seconds.
Holding the generator switch in the start position
“ ”
for more than 5 seconds will damage the
starter. If the engine fails to start, wait 10
seconds before trying again.
7. After starting the engine, immediately
release the generator switch so the
switch can automatically return to the
on “I” position.
8. After the engine has warmed, push the
choke knob in.
9. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the on "I"
position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Disconnect the generator / unplug all
electrical devices.
2. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the off “0”
position (CSA models only).
3. Turn the generator switch to the off “0”
position.
4. Turn the fuel switch to the off “0”
position.
Note: To stop the engine in an emergency, turn
the generator switch to the off “0” position.
MAINTENANCE
Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and
instructions are read and understood before any
maintenance procedures are performed.
Use service hours or calendar time, WHICH
EVER OCCURS FIRST, to determine the
correct maintenance intervals.
Stop the engine before servicing. Put the engine
in horizontal position and remove the spark plug
cap to prevent the engine from starting. Do not
operate the engine in an unventilated room or
other enclosed area.
When Required:
Fuel Tank Cap and Strainer – Clean
Every Use:
Engine Oil Level – Check
Walk-Around Inspection
First 20 Service Hours or 1 Month:
Engine Oil – Change
Every Month:
Generator – Inspect
Every 50 Service Hours or 3 Months:
Air Filter – Check
Spark Arrester – Inspect/Clean/Replace
Every 100 Service Hours or 6 Months:
Engine Oil – Change
Spark Plug – Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Every 300 Service Hours or 1 Year:
Cylinder Head – Clean
Engine Valve Lash – Check
Every 2 Years:
Fuel Line – Replace