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Operation
Starting the engine:
1. Read Honda Engine Owner’s Manual.
2. Open fuel cock.
3. Set choke lever towards the “close” position when engine is cold.
If engine is warm, choke lever should be moved to the "Open” position.
4. Set the engine switch to the “run” position.
5. Pull on starter rope with a fast steady pull to start the engine. (Diagram 2)
6. After engine has started, move the choke
lever back gradually to the “Open” position.
7. Once the engine is running at normal
speed, useable AC power is available.
Diagram 2: Starting the engine.
Applying AC load (single voltage type) (Refer to Diagrams 3, 4, 5.):
1. Place generator’s “no fuse breaker” switch in the “0" position.
2. Start engine (Please refer to the Honda Engine Owner’s Manual.)
3. Allow the engine to warm up for 2 - 3 minutes before connecting tools
or appliances.
4. Insert the plug of the electrical appliance into the “AC receptacle”.
5. Place generator’s “no fuse breaker switch” in the “1” position.
6. Reset the GFCI receptacle.
Diagram 3: SXA1900HX AC Panel
Tee Slot GFCI Receptacle
“Power On” Indicator Light
No Fuse Breaker
Ground Terminal