7 Operation
7.12 Starting the engine
OPERATE THE ENGINE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
DO NOT connect any electrical devices to the outlets on the generator before
starting the engine.
17.12.1 P3000i-P3500i-P3500i/O
1. Turn the Economy Throttle switch "O"
You may turn the Economy Throttle switch to "I" once the engine is started and a
steady idle is achieved, (below 0°(32°F)/5mins, below 5°C(41 °F)/3mins.).
2. While holding the fuel tank cap so that it will not move, turn the air vent knob
to "ON" (where available).
3. Turn the Off / Run / Choke switch to the "Choke" position.
NOTE: The Choke is not needed to start a warm engine. Push the knob in to the
original position when starting the engine warm.
4. Grasp the carrying handle firmly to prevent the generator from falling over
when pulling the recoil starter (where available)/press the start button
(where avaiable).
5. Pull slowly on the recoil starter (where available) until it is engaged and then
pull it briskly.
6. After the engine starts, warm up the engine until the engine does not stop
when the choke knob is returned the original position.
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