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GeneracPortableProducts7500EXLExtendedLifeGenerator
Toavoidengineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbe
emptiedbeforestorageof30daysorlonger.Drainthe
gastank,starttheengineandletit rununtilthefuel
linesandcarburetorareempty.Usefreshfuelnext
season.See"Storage"onpage12foradditional
information.
Neveruseengineorcarburetorcleanerproductsinthe
fueltankor permanentdamagemayoccur.
Toadd fuel:
• Clean area around fuel fitl cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add "UNLEADED" regular gasoline, slowly, to
fuel tank. Leave about a 1/2" space in the fuel tank
for fuel expansion (Figure 5). Do Not overfill fuel
tank.
.1/2" Air Space
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
,_. CAUTION! Never start, or stop, the generatorwith electrical loads connected to the unit AND
with the connected devices turned ON.
Starting the Engine
• Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator
• Open the fuel shut-off valve, as shown in Figure 6.
For Electric Start:
• Prepare engine for starting according to engine
owner's manual
• Press starter switch until engine cranks and starts.
For Manual Start:
• Prepare engine for starting according to engine
owner's manual.
• Pull slowly on recoil handle until you feel some
resistance. Then pull rapidly to start engine. Return
recoil slowly, Do Not let it "snap back".
Refer to the engine owner's manual for complete
starting instructions.
Applying Electrical Loads
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for about five
minutes after starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. DO NOT
OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. The total rated
watts (or amps) of all loads to be connected at one
time should not be greater than the rated
wattage/amperage capacity of the generator. See
"Don't Overload the Generator" on page 11.
Stopping the Engine
• Disconnect all electrical loads
• Run engine at no-load for a few minutes to stabilize
unit's internal temperatures.
• Turn off engine according to engine owner's manual.
• Close the fuel shut-off valve
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