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2. Turn fuel valve to ON position.
3. Pull choke control to ON position.
4. Press engine control switch to RUN position.
5. Grip recoil starter handle and pull slowly until you feel
slight resistance.
6. Apply a swift, single pull to start engine. Carefully
return recoil starter handle to original position.
7. As engine warms up, and RPM stabilizes, gradually
push in choke control to OFF position.
Stopping Generator
In an emergency:
Press and hold engine control switch to STOP position
until engine stops.
In normal use:
1. Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any
connected power cords.
2. Allow generator to run for 2-3 minutes.
3. Press engine control switch to STOP position.
4. Turn fuel valve to OFF position.
High Altitude Operation
At high altitudes, standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will
be excessively rich. Performance will decrease and fuel
consumption will increase.
High altitude performance can be improved by installing a
smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and then
readjusting the pilot screw. If you always operate the
engine at altitudes higher than 5000 feet (1500 meters)
above sea level, have an authorized generator dealer per-
form this carburetor modification.
Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower
will decrease approximately 3.5% for each 1000 foot (300
meter) increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on horse-
power will be greater than this if no carburetor modifica-
tion is made.
Powering Appliances
NOTE:
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In this manual, the term “appliance” refers to any electri-
cal device that can be connected to generator for power.
Rules for Powering Appliances
FIGURE 13: Fuel Valve Lever — ON/OFF position
FIGURE 14: Choke Rod
FIGURE 15: Engine Control Switch
FIGURE 16: Recoil Starter Handle
To prevent damage to generator, do not allow starter grip to
snap back against engine.
If engine jetted for high altitude is used at lower altitude, lean
air fuel mixture will reduce performance and may over-heat
and seriously damage the engine.
NEVER start generator with electrical appliances plugged in
and turned on.