Champion 201110 - Manual Engine Start Procedures; Manual Start Steps; Choke Lever Usage

201110 - 9200W ELECTRIC START GENERATOR
OPERATION
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Manual Start
1. Push the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
2. Move the choke lever to the “CHOKE” position.
2a. For restarting a warm engine, move the choke lever to
75% of the “CHOKE” position.
3. Pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly.
4. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, move the choke
lever to the “RUN” position over a 2-5 second duration.
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NOTICE
Keep choke lever in “CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the
recoil cord. After first pull, move choke lever to “RUN” position
for up to 3 pulls of the recoil cord. Too much choke leads to
spark plug fouling/engine flooding due to lack of incoming air.
This will cause the engine not to start.
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NOTICE
For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot ambient >
86°F (30°C), keep choke lever in 75% of the “CHOKE” position
for only 1 pull of the recoil cord. After first pull, move choke
lever to “RUN” position for up to 3 pulls of the recoil cord. Too
much choke leads to spark plug fouling/engine flooding due to
lack of incoming air. This will cause the engine not to start.
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NOTICE
For gasoline starting in cold ambient temperature < 59°F
(15°C), the choke lever must be in 100% of the “CHOKE”
position for manual start procedures. Do not over-choke. As
soon as engine starts, gradually move the choke lever to the
“RUN” position over a 2-5 second duration.
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NOTICE
If the engine starts but does not run make certain that the
generator is on a flat, level surface. The engine is equipped
with a low oil sensor that will prevent the engine from running
when the oil level falls below a critical threshold.