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Operation 4-3MN2413
Gaseous Fuel Start–Up Procedure
(Natural Gas or LPG)
Pre–Start Checks Before the engine is started, several things must first be checked.
1. Place the generator set in an open, dry, well ventilated and reasonably level location.
2. If grounding is required for your application, check to make sure your unit is grounded
properly (see Section3).
3. Check the engine’s oil level and add oil if necessary to bring it to the level
recommended by the engine manufacturer.
4. Disconnect or “turn off” all external loads.
5. Make sure all circuit breakers are set (pushed in).
6. Open the fuel valve for the gaseous fuel tank.
7. Verify that the gasoline fuel valve is OFF.
8. Check the fuel system for fuel leaks and repair them prior to starting the engine.
Electric Start
1. Push the fuel lock button and hold in for 3 seconds, then release.
2. Push the KN button for 2 seconds, then release.
3. Move the key switch to “ON”.
4. Push and hold the Fuel Lock button.
5. Turn the key switch fully clockwise to the start position. The engine should begin
cranking and start.
6. When engine starts, release the key switch and the fuel lock button.
7. Do not allow the starter motor to crank for more than 10 seconds at a time.
8. Allow 20 seconds between starter motor cranking attempts.
9. Once the engine has started, release the start switch and do not re–engage it.
Note: If the engine does not start after a few attempts, hold in the fuel lock button and push the
KN button for 2 seconds and try starting the engine again. If the engine has not started
after 3 attempts, wait 10 minutes before trying again.
10. When the engine starts, turn the engine’s choke lever to the “OFF” position.
11. Power is now present at the receptacles.
Connect or “turn on” the loads you wish to operate.
Recoil Start
1. Move the key switch to “ON”.
2. Push the fuel lock button and hold in for 3 seconds, then release.
3. Push the KN button for 2 seconds, then release.
4. Pull lightly on the recoil grip until you feel significant resistance, then pull sharply. Allow
the recoil to gently rewind into the recoil housing. See your engine manual for
instructions specific to your unit. Do not allow the recoil rope to “snap back” into the
recoil housing.
Note: If the engine does not start after a few attempts, hold in the fuel lock button and push the
KN button for 2 seconds and pull the recoil grip again. If engine does not start within 4
pulls. If it does not, repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 no more than 3 more times. If the engine still
has not started, wait 10 minutes before trying again.
5. When the engine starts, turn the engine’s choke lever to the “OFF” position.
6. Power is now present at the receptacles.
Connect or “turn on” the loads you wish to operate.
Stopping Procedure
1. Disconnect or “Turn Off” all loads connected to the generator set.
2. Turn all fuel valves off. Allow the engine to stop due to lack of fuel.
3. When the engine has stopped, move the key switch to “OFF”.
4. If generator will be stored after use, drain the gasoline tank if gasoline was used.