Replacement Part List

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 11
Starting Cold Engines
1. See Figure 3-2. Rotate the Off/Run/Choke
dial to CHOKE (1).
2. Switch Economy switch to OFF.
3. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rap-
idly up and away.
Figure 3-2.Off/Run/Choke Positions
4. See Figure 3-2. When engine starts, rotate
Off/Run/Choke dial to RUN (2). Choke
operation is reduced as Off/Run/Choke
dial is rotated towards RUN.
NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to
run, rotate the Off/Run/Choke dial to OFF and
repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload gener-
ator or individual panel receptacles. See
Figure 3-3. If an overload occurs, the over-
load LED (A) will illuminate and AC output
ceases. To correct, see Generator Status
Lights. Read Know Generator Limits care-
fully.
.
Figure 3-3.Shutdown Fault
Generator Shut Down
1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical
loads from generator panel receptacles.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several min-
utes to stabilize internal temperatures of
engine and generator.
3. See Figure 3-2 Rotate Off/Run/Choke dial
to OFF (3).
Starting Hot Engines
1. See Figure 3-2. Turn Off/Run/Choke dial
from STOP to RUN. This will open the fuel
valve and permit starting.
2. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rap-
idly up and away.
Low Oil Level Shutdown System
The engine is equipped with a low oil level
sensor to shut down the engine automatically
when the oil level drops below a specified
level. The engine will not run until the oil has
been filled to the proper level.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Verify proper engine oil
and fuel levels before use.
Charging a 12 VDC Battery
NOTE: A battery may lose some of its charge
when not in use for prolonged periods of time.
The DC charging output is not regulated. The
circuit protector does not prevent over
charging a battery. Battery charging should be
done in a dry location.
1. Start generator and turn Economy switch
OFF.
(000183)
WARNING
Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly.
Kickback could result in death or serious injury.
(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect
electrical loads prior to starting or stopping unit.
Failure to do so could result in equipment and
property damage.
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(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect
electrical loads prior to starting or stopping unit.
Failure to do so could result in equipment and
property damage.
(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect
electrical loads prior to starting or stopping unit.
Failure to do so could result in equipment and
property damage.
(000137a)
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
(000138a)
WARNING
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and can
cause severe chemical burns. Wear protective gear
when working with batteries. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.