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OPERATION
10
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3–phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See
“Don’t Overload Generator”.
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Move Run/Stop switch to “Stop” position.
4. Move fuel valve to “Off” position.
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System
The engine is equipped with a low oil pressure sensor that
shuts down the engine automatically when the oil pressure
drops below 8 psi. If the engine shuts down by itself and
the fuel tank has enough gasoline, check engine oil level.
Initial Start–up
A delay built into the low oil shutdown system allows oil
pressure to build during starting.The delay allows the
engine to run for about 10 seconds before sensing oil
pressure.
Sensing Low Pressure
If the system senses low oil pressure during operation, the
engine shuts down.As the system shuts down, the low oil
light comes ON. However,once the engine has stopped
rotating, this light will go OFF.
Restarting
If you try to restart the engine within 10 seconds after it
shuts down, the engine may NOT start.The system needs
5 to 10 seconds to reset.
If you do restart the engine after such a shutdown and have
not corrected the low oil pressure, the engine runs for
about 10 seconds as described above and then stops.
RECEPTACLES
A double pole rocker switch circuit breaker is provided to
protect the locking receptacle. If this circuit breaker is
tripped, all panel receptacles are disconnected.
• See “Don’t Overload Generator”.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
• Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
Exceeding generator’s wattage/amperage capacity can
damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
CAUTION
• 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
• NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage
than generator or receptacle can supply.
• DO NOT overload the generator.See “Don’t Overload
Generator”.
Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater
than generator output capacity.
CAUTION