User's Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit’s receptacles before starting the engine.

2. Make sure the generator is on a firm, level surface, away from any overhangs, open windows, vents or doors.

3. Check the fuel and engine oil levels.

4. Turn the main circuit breaker off.

5. Open the fuel shut-off valve.

6. Turn the engine start switch on.

7. If the engine is cold or has not been run recently, locate the choke lever, just above the air cleaner housing on

the left side of the generator. Pull the choke lever toward you to engage.

8. On recoil start engines, grasp the t-handle of the pull rope and pull the rope in a rapid, steady motion to start

the engine. On electric start models, push the engine start push-button located on the control panel to start the

engine.

9. If the choke was used, allow the engine to run with it on for a few moments before pushing the lever back in.

WARNING

Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged

into the receptacles AND devices turned on.

POWERING THE LOADS

1. Connect any equipment directly to the generator outlets or extension cords. For the 120/240V NEMA L4-30A

outlet, select the proper output voltage for the outlet and the equipment that will be connected to it.

2. Switch the main circuit breaker on. The equipment connected to the generator is now ready to use.

3. If the main circuit breaker is overloaded, it will “trip” or switch off. Verify that the loads connected to the

generator are within the generator’s output range. Refer to the unit specifications on page 8 for maximum and

continuous output watts.

4. Reset the breaker by switching it on. If the breaker trips again, reduce the load to the generator and reset the

circuit breaker.

WARNING

Never connect any equipment in need of repair to the generator. DO NOT use extension cords that are

worn, cut, or damaged.

WARNING

DO NOT connect 240 volt loads to 120 volt receptacles. DO NOT connect 3-phase

loads or 50 hz loads to the generator.