Use and Care Manual

OPERATION

NOTICE

The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown

switch. If the oil level becomes low, the engine will

shut down and will not start until the oil is ﬁlled to the

proper level.

Be sure the engine has the proper oil level before

using. Failure to verify that the engine has the proper

oil level could result in engine damage.

Disconnect all loads from the generator before

starting. Failure to verify all loads are disconnected

prior to starting the generator could result in damage

to the connected appliances.

1. Verify the battery is properly installed and both

batter

y cables are attached (see Installing the

Battery on page 14).

2. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set (see

Figure 16).

Figure 16 – Circuit Breakers

1 - 240/120V Circuit

Breaker

2 - 120V Circuit

Breaker

3 - Main Circuit

Breaker

3. Move the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position (see

igure 17).

Figure 17 – Fuel Shutoff Valve in the ON Position

4. Pull the choke lever to the ON position (see Figure

18).

Figure 18 – Choke Lever

5. Turn the engine control switch to the START

position until the engine starts. Once the engine

starts, release the engine control switch; the switch

will automatically move into the ON position (see

Figure 19).