Generac Power Systems GP1200I User Manual

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 11
Figure 3-2.Turn Engine Switch ON
3. See Figure 3-3. Move the Run/Choke lever
to CHOKE (2).
4. Switch Economy switch to OFF.
5. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rap-
idly up and away.
Figure 3-3.Off/Run/Choke Positions
6. See Figure 3-3. When engine starts, move
Run/Choke lever to RUN (1).
NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to
run, move Run/Choke lever to CHOKE (2) and
repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload gener-
ator or individual panel receptacles. See
Figure 3-4. If an overload occurs, the over-
load LED (A) will illuminate and AC output
ceases. To correct, see Generator Status
Lights. Read Know Generator Limits care-
fully.
.
Figure 3-4.Shutdown Fault
Generator Shut Down
1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical
loads from generator panel receptacles.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several min-
utes to stabilize internal temperatures of
engine and generator.
3. See Figure 3-2. Turn engine control switch
OFF.
4. See Figure 3-1. Turn fuel vent OFF.
Starting Hot Engines
1. See Figure 3-3. Move Run/Choke lever to
RUN. This will open the fuel valve and per-
mit starting.
2. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rap-
idly up and away.
Low Oil Level Shutdown System
The engine is equipped with a low oil level
sensor that shuts down the engine automati-
cally when the oil level drops below a speci-
fied level to prevent engine damage. See
Figure 3-4 (B). The engine will not run until the
oil has been filled to the proper level.
If the engine shuts down and there is sufficient
fuel, check engine oil level.
ON
OFF
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OVERLOAD OUT
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A
B
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(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.
(000136)
CAUTION
Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical
loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so
could result in equipment and property damage.

Generac Power Systems GP1200I Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	GP1200I
Category	Inverter
Language	English