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ITEM 70143
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Starting the Engine – Gasoline Operation
Before Starting the Engine
a. Inspect the generator and engine.
b. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
c. Fill the engine with the proper amount and type of
both stabilizer-treated unleaded gasoline and oil.
1. Move the Economy (ESC) Switch
to the OFF position.
2. Turn the Fuel Selector Switch
to the GASOLINE setting.
3. Push the Engine / Battery
Switch to the ON position.
Select a starting method:
4. Manual Start: Grip the Starter
Handle of the Engine loosely
and pull it slowly several times
to allow gasoline to flow into the
Engine’s carburetor. Then pull
the Starter Handle gently until
resistance is felt. Allow Cable to
retract fully and then pull it quickly.
Repeat until the Engine starts. Do
not let the Starter Handle snap back
against the housing. Hold it as it
recoils so it doesn't hit the housing.
5. Remote Start: Slowly press and
release the 2x Button on the
Stop / Start Remote Control twice.
Note: If a CO shutoff event has
occurred the remote start capability
will be disabled until the Generator
Engine has been restarted by
another method.
6. Electric Start: Slowly press
and release the Engine
Start / Stop Switch twice.
Note: The Engine is equipped with an auto-choke system. In the case of a dead battery, there is a mechanical
choke override located above the carburetor which can be used to manually choke and unchoke the Engine.
If engine does not start:
• Check engine oil level.
Engine will not start with low or no engine oil.
• Check spark arrestor cleanliness.
Engine will not start if spark arrestor is clogged.
IMPORTANT: Allow the Engine to run at
no load for five minutes after each start-up
so that the Engine can stabilize.
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2
3
ON
GASOLINE
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5
6
OFF
2x