Portable Generator User Manual

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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP

Starting the Engine

1. To start a cold engine, move the Choke to the

CHOKE position.

To restart a warm engine, leave the Choke in the

RUN position.

2. Open the Fuel Valve.

3. Turn the Engine Switch to ON.

4. Grip the Starter Handle of the Engine loosely and pull it

slowly several times to allow the gasoline to ow into the

Engine’s carburetor. Then pull the Starter Handle gently

until resistance is felt. Allow Cable to retract fully and

then pull it quickly. Repeat until the engine starts.

Note: Do not let the Starter Handle snap back against

the engine. Hold it as it recoils so it doesn’t

hit the engine.

5. Allow the Engine to run for several seconds.

Then, if the Choke lever is in the CHOKE position,

move the Choke Lever very slowly to its RUN position.

NOTE: Moving the Choke Lever too fast could stall the engine.

IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to run at no load for ve minutes with no

load after each start-up so that the engine can stabilize.