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Operating the Generator
Operator’s Manual 27
OPERATION
Electric Start
CAUTION: CHECK THE OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH
OPERATION AS OUTLINED ON PAGE 21.
NOTE: Read Operator’s Manual carefully before operating this
unit. Always be sure to place the generator on a level surface,
locking the wheel with the brake and/or blocking the wheels.
(Fig. 7)
1. Make sure all appliances are disconnected from the
generator.
2. Turn engine switch to the “ “ (CHOKE) position (Fig. 8).
(When the engine is warm or temperature is high, start engine
with the switch at “ “ (RUN) position).
3. Insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to the
“ I “ (ON) position to start the engine. Then turn the key further
to the “ “ (START) position. The engine will started by the
starting motor.
CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT APPLIANCES WITH
DEFECTIVE LINES AND/OR PLUGS.
BE SURE APPLIANCES ARE NOT CONNECTED
TO GENERATOR WHEN STARTING UP.
STARTING THE GENERATOR WITH AN
APPLIANCE CONNECTED COULD RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO THE GENERATOR AND/OR
APPLIANCE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
DO NOT TURN THE STARTING MOTOR OVER 5
SECONDS CONTINUOUSLY. IF THE ENGINE FAILS
TO START, RETURN THE KEY TO THE “ I “ (ON)
POSITION AND WAIT ABOUT 10 SECONDS THEN
START AGAIN.
DO NOT TURN THE KEY SWITCH TO THE “ “ (START)
POSITION WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING TO
PREVENT DAMAGE OF STARTING MOTOR.
4. After 20 to 30 seconds of warm-up is completed, turn the engine
switch to “ “ (RUN) position. (Fig. 10)
5. Check to make sure the generator voltage is operating at normal
levels by changing over the LED screen in the multi monitor into
the “V” indication. Normal level is approximately 120V.
NOTE: Please contact an authorized John Deere Dealer if the
multi monitor is off during the proper operation.
6. Test the GFCI receptacle on the unit. Push the test button. The
reset button should pop out and there should be no power at
the receptacle. Apply a test load or lamp to each receptacle to
verify. IF THE RESET BUTTON DOES NOT POP OUT, DO
NOT USE THE RECEPTACLE. SEE DEALER FOR SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY.
7. If GFCI receptacle tests correctly, rmly push the reset button
to restore power. A distinctive click should be heard or felt when
this is complete. IF THE RECEPTACLE DOES NOT RESET
PROPERLY, DO NOT USE THE RECEPTACLE. SEE DEALER
FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
8. Loads can now be applied to unit.