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OWNER’S MANUAL
OPERATION
Continued
Note:
If oil level is too low, oil alert system
will keep engine from starting (see Oil Alert
System, page 5). Make sure oil level is full
before starting. See Engine Oil, page 6.
Before starting the engine, disconnect all
electric loads from generator.
STARTING
IMPORTANT:
The engine speed is preset.
The throttle is locked in preset position. Do
not adjust throttle. Preset position lets en-
gine run at 3600 RPM under load. The
engine must maintain 3600 RPM for gen-
erator to create correct voltage. Running
engine at lower speeds will damage genera-
tor and powered items.
IMPORTANT:
Never start generator with
electrical loads connected. Start engine be-
fore adding electrical loads.
1. Make sure gasoline tank is full. See
Fuel, page 6 for fuel information.
2. Pull choke button out (see Figure 14).
This closes the choke.
Note:
You may not need to close choke
if engine is warm or air temperature is
high.
WARNING: Only responsible
adults should use generator.
Never let anyone operate genera-
tor without proper instructions.
PRESTART
Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean
surface. The surface must be level. Protect
generator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain, or
snow. Do not locate generator near standing
water and snow. Make sure area is well-vented.
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3. Start the engine.
Turn the engine switch to the START
position (see Figure 15). Hold it there
until engine starts. When engine starts,
let switch return to the ON position.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use electric
starter more than five seconds. Starter
motor damage may occur. If engine
fails to start, release the switch and wait
ten seconds. After ten seconds, try start-
ing again.
Note:
If engine does not start, check
the oil in the crankcase. Add oil as nec-
essary. Be sure engine is on a level sur-
face. See Oil Alert System, page 5.
4. As engine warms up, the choke will au-
tomatically open.
Choke Button
Pulled Out
(Closed
Position)
Figure 14 - Choke Button Closed
HONDA
OFF
ON
START
ENGINE SW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ON/push OFF
Figure 15 - Engine Switch
Engine
Switch
120/240V
TW
ISTLO
CK
120/240V
TWISTLOCK
120V
TW
ISTLOCK
120V
GFCI
120V
HOUR METER
AU
TO-ID
LE
OFF ON
RESET
TEST
E
NM
00000005
HO
U
RS
1/1
0
AUTO-IDLE OPERATION
IMPORTANT:
Never start engine with elec-
trical loads connected. Start engine before
adding electrical loads.
1. If engine is cold, turn the Auto-Idle
switch OFF (see Figure 16).
2. Start engine. Allow engine to warm up
with no load for five minutes.
3. Turn Auto-Idle switch ON. Engine will
slow to idle speed. Engine idle speed
is preset. Idle speed adjustment should
not be necessary.
4. Operate generator according to speci-
fications outlined in owner’s manual.
5. Engine will automatically increase to
normal operating speed when you plug
load into any generator outlet.
6. The Auto-Idle system should be turned
OFF when generator is shut down.
Figure 16 - Control Panel
Auto-Idle Switch (Shown in ON Position)