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15
OPERATION
If using an oxygenated fuel, make sure it is unleaded
and meets the minimum octane rating requirements.
Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s
contents. Some states/provinces require this information
to be posted on the pump. The following are the EPA
approved percentages of oxygenates:
Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume. You
may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed
under the name “Gasohol.”
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume.
You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by
volume.
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume.
You may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol
by volume as long as it also contains cosolvents and
corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system. Gasoline
containing more than 5% methanol by volume may
cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the generator
or your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try
another service station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems
resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing
more than the percentages of oxygenates mentioned
above are not covered under warranty.
WARNING:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the oil
level before each use of the generator.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figures 10 - 12.
NOTE: If location of generator is not level, the unit may
not start or may shut down during operation.
■ Unplug all loads from the generator.
■ Switch the circuit breaker to the ON position.
■ Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
■ Move the choke lever to the ON (closed) position.
NOTE: When starting a warm engine, leave the choke in
the OFF (open) position.
■ Put the engine switch in the ON position.
■ Pull the recoil starting grip lightly until you feel a
resistance, then pull it briskly.
NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
■ As the engine warms, slowly move the choke lever
to the OFF position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figures 10 - 12.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
■ Remove any load from the generator.
■ Switch the AC circuit breaker to the OFF position.
■ Put the engine switch in the OFF position.
■ Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
To stop the engine in an emergency situation:
■ Put the engine switch in the OFF position.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
OFF
RECOIL
STARTING
GRIP
ENGINE
SWITCH
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ON
FUEL
VALVE
MOVE CHOKE
LEVER TO "ON"
POSITION TO
CLOSE