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12 5,500 Watt LP Series Portable Generator
• When transporting and storing, keep cylinder secured in an
upright position with cylinder valve turned off and the outlet
plugged. (usually by a plastic protective cap). Keep cylinders
away from heat and ventilated when in a vehicle.
3.5 — Starting the Generator
Never start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged into the receptacles AND devices turned on.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
2. Make sure the unit is in a level position (not to exceed 15° in any
direction).
3. OPEN the Fuel Shut-off Valve on the cylinder (Figure 3-2).
4. Turn engine POWER DIAL (Figure 3-3) to the #1 PRIME position
and press down on the dial for five (5) seconds to allow fuel to
enter the mixer.
5. Grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until increased resistance
is felt. Brace one foot on the frame cross bar, and then pull rap-
idly up and away twice to PRIME the fuel system.
6. Turn the POWER DIAL to the #2 RUN position.
7. Grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until increased resistance
is felt. Brace one foot on the frame cross bar, and then pull rap-
idly up and away to start the engine. Pull recoil up to two (2)
more times if necessary to start the engine.
NOTE:
If engine does not start or stay running, repeat the start
sequence starting at Step 4 above.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles. These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset-type circuit breakers. If amperage rating
of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and electrical
output to that receptacle is lost. Read “Don’t Overload the Generator”
carefully.
Figure 3-3: Power Dial
3.6 — Stopping The Engine
1. Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles. Never start or stop the engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize the
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Move the Power Dial to OFF/STOP position.
4. Close fuel valve.
3.7 — Low Oil Level Shutdown System
The engine is equipped with a low oil level sensor that shuts down the
engine automatically when the oil level drops below a specified level.
If the engine shuts down by itself and the cylinder has sufficient fuel,
check engine oil level.
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