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OPERATION
9
OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2. Turn fuel valve to “On” position (Figure 4). Fuel valve
handle should be vertical (pointing toward ground) for
fuel to flow.
3. Set engine on/off switch to “On” position (Figure 5).
4. Place choke lever in “Choke” position (Figure 6).
5. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt.Then pull handle rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback and start engine.
IMPORTANT: If excessive fuel is present in the air/fuel
mixture causing a “flooded” condition, move choke lever to
“Run” position and pull handle repeatedly until engine starts.
6. Move choke lever to “Run” position a short distance at
a time over several seconds in warm weather or
minutes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly before
each change. Operate with choke in “Run” position.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of generator
including overhead.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
WARNING
Figure 5 — Engine On/Off Switch
Switch is shown in
“On” position
Figure 6 — Choke Lever
Choke Lever
shown in
“Choke”
position
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
WARNING
Figure 4 — Fuel Valve
Fuel Valve is shown
in the On position