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2. Turn fuel valve to ON position.
3. Pull choke control to ON position.
4. Proceed according to method you want to use to start
engine (see Electric Start or Manual Start).
Electric Start (HW5500E Model Only):
Press and hold engine control switch in START
position for 5 seconds or until engine starts.
When engine starts, the engine control switch gradu-
ally settles at RUN (center) position.
NOTE:
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While engine is running, a small “trickle” charge is applied
to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery
charge.
Manual (Recoil) Start:
Press engine control switch to RUN position.
Grip recoil starter handle and pull slowly until you
feel slight resistance.
Apply a swift, single pull to start engine. Carefully
return recoil starter handle to its original position.
5. As engine warms up, and RPM stabilizes, gradually
push in choke control to OFF position.
FIGURE 15: Fuel Valve Lever — ON/OFF position
FIGURE 16: Choke Rod
FIGURE 17: Engine Control Switch
• Holding engine control switch for more than 5 seconds
can damage starter motor. If engine fails to start after 5
seconds, release engine start switch and wait 10 seconds
before attempting to start engine again.
• If you notice engine cranking speed drop after a period of
time, it may be an indication that battery should be
recharged.
FIGURE 18: Engine Control Switch
Kickback (rapid retraction) of starter cord will pull hand and
arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
• When using recoil starter, pull cord firmly and slowly until
you feel resistance and then pull rapidly to avoid kick-
back.
FIGURE 19: Recoil Starter Handle
To prevent damage to generator, do not allow starter grip to
snap back against engine.