Portable Generator User Manual
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SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
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.
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