Owner's Manual

OPERATmNG THE
G EN E RATO R
See"Don't Overload Generator".
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
"Furn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator:
iMPORTANT: AHways unpHugthe battery float charger
before starting the generator.
Stardng the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Follow
these start instruction steps in numerical order:
I. Turn fuel valve to"On" position (Figure 5).
2. Make sure Idle Control switch is in "Off' position
(Figure 6).
IDLE
3_
Start engine according to instructions given in engine
owner's manual.
WARNING
When starting engine, pull cord sJow.ly until resistance is feJt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
NOTE: If engine still fails to start after 3 pulls, check for
proper oil level in crankcase.This unit is equipped with a
Low Oil Shutdown System. See engine manual.
WANNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
The generator must be at least 5 feet from structures having
combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate cooJing, maintenance and servicing.
In the State of California a spark attester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal Iaw.s apply on federal
lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arresten it must be
maintained in effective working order.
Connectin_ Electrical Loads
o Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
o Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240VoltAC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
o DO NOT connect 240Volt loads to the 120Volt
receptacles.
o DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
o DO NOT connect S0 Hz loads to the generator.
* DO NOT OVERLOADTNE GENERATOR. See
"Dofft Overload Generator".