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III. Firmly grasp starter grip with both hands. Remove slack from starter rope
by lightly pulling starter grip.
IV. To start engine, pull starter rope briskly. You must pull the starter rope all
the way out. If not, the engine will not start.
IMPORTANT:
Do not let starter grip snap back against engine. Return it
gently. This will prevent damage to starter.
In cold weather, your engine may be hard to start. If so, remove the rubber plug
on the rocker arm cover (see Figure 19, page 23). Add 2 cc of engine oil in
hole. Replace rubber plug. Repeat starting procedure.
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Never use gasoline, paint thinner, or any other
flammable liquid as a starting aid. An explosion
may occur.
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
Keep rubber plug on rocker arm in place when not
adding oil for starting. Rain, dirt, and other debris
may enter the engine. This can damage the engine.
OPERATION
Continued
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
This generator will not perform well at high altitudes without proper adjustment.
Contact a Yanmar dealer for adjustment information.
ADDING ELECTRICAL LOADS
IMPORTANT:
Do not overload generator. Make sure total wattage of all electrical
loads does not exceed rated wattage of generator. Overloading may shorten
generator life. It could also cause internal damage to generator. Overloading
will trip circuit breaker.
IMPORTANT:
Keep full power selector switch in the 120 VOLT ONLY position
if only powering 120V items. Only move switch to 120/240 VOLT position if
powering 240V items.
1. Check items to be powered. Their nameplate lists their wattage ratings.
Note:
The wattage ratings for some electrical motors are misleading. They
may require up to 3-times their rated wattage to start. You must figure total
electrical load wattage. Make sure total wattage of all electrical loads does not
exceed rated wattage of generator. See Determining Electrical Load For
Generator, page 18.
2. Start engine. Let engine reach full speed.
3. Connect electrical loads one at a time. If the load consists of electric motors,
start them first. Always start the largest first. Start each motor individually.
If engine does not start, repeat steps under B. Recoil Starter on page 23.