Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.•
Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Fill to bottom of •
screen filter. Be careful not to overfill (Figure 11).
Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline. •
Figure 11 - Fuel Tank
DO NOT
Fill Above
Lip
Fuel Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT: 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 storage 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.
2.7 TO START THE ENGINE
Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged into the receptacles AND
devices turned on.
Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before •
starting the engine.
Make sure the unit is in a level position.•
Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 12).•
Figure 12 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
Locate the Idle Control ON/OFF switch on the control panel and •
set it to the “OFF” position(Figure 13).
Figure 13 - Idle Control Switch
Move engine CHOKE knob outward to • “Full Choke” position
(Figure 14).
To start engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in the •
“Start” position. The engine will crank and attempt to start. When
the engine starts, release the switch to the run position.
When the engine starts, move choke knob to “1/2 Choke” position •
until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the “Run” position.
If engine falters, move choke knob back out to “1/2 Choke” position
until the engine runs smoothly and then to “Run” position.
This generator is also equipped with a manual recoil starter which •
may be used if the battery is discharged.
NOTE:
The switch must be in the RUN position.
To start manually, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pulll slowly •
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away to start
engine. Then follow the same choke sequence.
Figure 14 - Choke Position
Choke
NOTE:
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever to
“Full Choke” and repeat starting instructions.
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Section 2 – Operation
Portable Generator System
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