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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS
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Choke Lever (Open Position)
Figure 21 - Choke Lever Opened (Model
RGH7500IE Shown)
HONDA
OFF
ON
START
ENGINE SW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ON/push OFF
Figure 19 - Engine Switch In ON Position (All
Models Except RGH3000PR, RGH5500IE,
RGH7500IE, and RGH11000IE)
Figure 20 - Engine Switch (Models
RGH5500IE, RGH7500IE, and RGH11000IE
Only)
4. Start the engine.
A. Recoil Starter
Turn engine switch to the ON position
(see Figures 19 and 20). Remove slack
from starter rope by lightly pulling
starter grip. Next, pull starter rope
briskly.
IMPORTANT:
Do not let starter grip
snap back against engine. Return it gen-
tly. This will prevent damage to starter.
Note:
If engine does not start, check
the oil in the crankcase. Add oil as nec-
essary. Be sure engine is on a level sur-
face. See Oil Alert System, page 6.
B. Electric Starter (Models RGH5500IE,
RGH7500IE, and RGH11000IE Only)
Turn the engine switch to the START
position (see Figure 20). Hold it there
until engine starts. When engine starts,
let switch return to the ON position.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use electric
starter more than five seconds. Starter
motor damage may occur. If engine
fails to start, release the switch and wait
ten seconds. After ten seconds, try start-
ing again.
Note
: If engine does not start, check
the oil in the crankcase. Add oil as nec-
essary. Be sure engine is on a level sur-
face. See Oil Alert System, page 6.
5. As engine warms up, slowly move
choke lever fully to the right (see Fig-
ure 21). This opens the choke. On
Model RGH11000IE, the choke will
automatically open.
ENGINE SW
ON
OFF
Engine
Switch
OPERATION
Continued
PRESTART
Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean
surface. The surface must be level. Protect
generator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain,
or snow. Do not locate generator near stand-
ing water and snow. Make sure area is well-
vented.
WARNING: Only responsible
adults should use generator.
Never let anyone operate genera-
tor without proper instructions.
Note:
If oil level is too low, oil alert system
will keep engine from starting (see Oil Alert
System, page 6). Make sure oil level is full
before starting. See Engine Oil, page 7.
Before starting the engine, disconnect all
electric loads from generator.
STARTING
IMPORTANT:
The engine speed is preset.
The throttle is locked in preset position. Do
not adjust throttle. Preset position lets en-
gine run at 3600 RPM under load. The
engine must maintain 3600 RPM for gen-
erator to create correct voltage. Running
engine at lower speeds will damage genera-
tor and powered items.
IMPORTANT:
Never start generator with
electrical loads connected. Start engine be-
fore adding electrical loads.
1. Make sure gasoline tank is full. See
Fuel, page 7 for fuel information.
2. Move fuel valve lever to the ON posi-
tion (see Figure 17).
3. Move choke lever fully to the left (see
Figure 17) or pull choke button out
(Model RGH11000IE only, see Figure
18). This closes the choke.
Note:
You may not need to close choke
if engine is warm or air temperature is
high.
Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
Choke Lever (Closed Position)
Figure 17 - Fuel Valve Lever On, Choke
Lever Closed (Model RGH5500 Shown)
Figure 18 - Choke Button Closed (Model
RGH11000IE Only)
Choke Button
Pulled Out
(Closed Position)