Generac Power Systems PowerDial RS8000E User Manual

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 13
Starting Pull Start Engines
1. See Figure 3-2. Rotate the PowerDial to
START.
.
Figure 3-2. PowerDial START Position
2. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rap-
idly up and away.
3. See Figure 3-3. When engine starts, rotate
PowerDial to RUN. Choke operation is
reduced as PowerDial is rotated towards
RUN. If engine falters, rotate PowerDial
counterclockwise to START to increase
choke. When engine runs smoothly, rotate
back to RUN.
.
Figure 3-3. PowerDial RUN Position
NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to
run, rotate the PowerDial to START and
repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator or
individual panel receptacles. These outlets are
overload protected with push-to-reset circuit
breakers. If amperage rating of any circuit
breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and
electrical output to that receptacle is lost.
Read Know Generator Limits carefully.
Starting Electric Start Engines
1. See Figure 3-2. Rotate the PowerDial to
START.
2. Press and hold PowerDial in START posi-
tion. When engine starts, release switch.
3. See Figure 3-3. When engine starts, rotate
PowerDial to RUN. Choke operation is
reduced as PowerDial is rotated towards
RUN. If engine falters, rotate PowerDial
counterclockwise to START to increase
choke. When engine runs smoothly, rotate
back to RUN.
NOTE: In the RUN position, the choke is com-
pletely turned OFF and fuel flow is ON.
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 3-4. Rotate PowerDial clock-
wise to STOP.
.
Figure 3-4. PowerDial STOP Position
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WARNING
Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly.
Kickback could result in death or serious injury.
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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.
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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.
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Generac Power Systems PowerDial RS8000E Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	PowerDial RS8000E
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English