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Section
4:
Operation
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OPERATING THE
NOTE:
If engine starts but fails to run, or if unit shuts
1
down during operation, make sure unit is on a level surface
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GENERATOR
and check for proper oil level in crankcase.This unit may be
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
equipped with a low oil protection device. See engine
manual.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
The generator must be at least
5
feet from structures having
combustible walls andlor other combustible materials.
Keep at least
3
feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section
4442
of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
I.
Make sure unit is on a level surface.
IMPORTANT:
Failure to start and operate unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
o~eration.
2. Turn red fuel valve to
"On"
position (Figure 4).
Connectinn Electrical Loads
Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
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Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt
AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
DO
NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
3.
Start engine according to instructions given in engine
'
Do
OVERLOAD
See
owner's manual.
Overload Generator".
and then pull rapidly to avoid I<icl<back.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
Stopping the Engine
I.
Unplug
all
electrical loads from generator panel
receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned
ON.
2.
Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3.
Turn engine off according to engine owner's manual.
4. Turn red fuel valve to
"Off'
position.