Operation
Instruction Manual for Portable Generator 13
It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in fuel system parts such as
the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage. Alcohol-
blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture, which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age of 30 days or longer. See the Storage section. Never
use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
as permanent damage may occur.
Starting Pull Start Engines
Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract
unexpectedly. Kickback could result in
death or serious injury. (000183)
Equipment and property damage. Dis-
connect electrical loads prior to start-
ing or stopping unit. Failure to do so could result in
equipment and property damage. (000136)
1. Turn fuel cap vent ON.
2. Rotate the OFF/RUN/CHOKE dial to CHOKE.
3. Switch Eco Mode switch to OFF.
4. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until increased
resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
5. When engine starts, rotate OFF/RUN/CHOKE dial to RUN.
Choke operation is reduced as OFF/RUN/CHOKE dial is
rotated towards RUN.
If engine fires, but does not continue to
run, rotate the OFF/RUN/CHOKE dial to
OFF and repeat starting instructions.
Do not overload generator or individual
panel outlets. If an overload occurs, the
overload LED (2) will illuminate and AC output ceases. To
correct, see Generator Status Lights. Read Know Gen-
erator Limits carefully.
Generator Shut Down
Equipment and property damage. Dis-
connect electrical loads prior to start-
ing or stopping unit. Failure to do so could result in
equipment and property damage. (000136)
1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical loads from generator
panel outlets.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Rotate OFF/RUN/CHOKE dial to OFF.
4. Turn fuel cap OFF.
Restarting Hot Engines
Equipment and property damage. Dis-
connect electrical loads prior to start-
ing or stopping unit. Failure to do so could result in
equipment and property damage. (000136)
1. Turn OFF/RUN/CHOKE dial from STOP to RUN. This will
open the fuel valve and permit starting.
2. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until increased
resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
Charging a 12 VDC Battery
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive
gases while charging. Keep fire and
spark away. Wear protective gear when working with bat-
teries. Failure to do so could result death or serious
injury. (000137a)
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfu-
ric acid and can cause severe chemi-
cal burns. Wear protective gear when working with
batteries. Failure to do so could result death or serious
injury. (000138a)
A battery may lose some of its charge
when not in use for prolonged periods of
time.
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