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14- ENG
D28512
TO START THE ENGINE
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated
areas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
1. Open the fuel shut-off valve on tank and engine.
2. Move the choke control located on the engine to "CHOKE" position.
NOTE: No choke is required on warm engines. Make sure choke is in the
"RUN" position on warm engine starts.
3. Move the ON/OFF switch on engine to the ON position.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated areas,
engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
3. Make sure generator is grounded in accordance with local requirements.
4. All electrical loads MUST be disconnected.
5. The idle control switch MUST be in the OFF position.
6. Make sure skyhook bolts are tightened and torqued to 11-12 ft.-lbs. (132-144 in.-lbs.).
Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation.
Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in over-
heating of attachments and could cause a fire. Never attempt to “speed-up” the en-
gine to obtain more performance. Both the output voltage and frequency will be
thrown out of standard by this practice, endangering attachments and the user.
You MUST unplug any load from the generator before starting to
prevent permanent damage to any appliances.