Operation
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Usethe
following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a levelsurface.
NOTICE Failureto start and operatethe unit on a level
surfacewill causethe unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve (A) to the "On" position.
3. Push choke lever to "Choke" position (1"-,I).
4. Push engine rocker switch (B) to "On" position.
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Grasp recoil handleand pull slowly until slight
resistanceis felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to
start engine.
• If engine starts, proceedto step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
_lLWARNING Starter cord kickback(rapid retraction)can
result in bodily injury. Kickbackwill pull hand
_,_. and arm toward enginefasterthan you can let
go.
Broken bones,fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
• Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt
andthenpullrapidlyto avoidkickback.
• NEVERstartor stopenginewith electricaldevicespluggedin
andturnedon.
6. Move choke lever to "Half" choke position, and pull
recoil handletwice.
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 7.
7. Slowly move choke leverto "Run" position If
engine falters, move choke leverto "Half" choke
position until engine runs smoothly, andthen to "Run"
position (J_l).
NOTICE If engine floods, place choke lever in "Run"
position (J_I) and crank until engine starts.
NOTICE If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if
unit shuts down during operation, makesure unit is on a
level surfaceand check for proper oil level in crankcase.This
unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device. If so,
oil must be at proper levelfor engine to start.
_lL WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in
serious burns.
_ _ Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOIDhot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool beforetouching.
• Keepat least5 feet (152 cm) of clearanceon all sides of
generator including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must bethe same and installed in the same
position as the original parts.
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