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CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS
ON/OFF Start Switch and Choke
Start Switch “OFF”
When the Start Switch is in the “OFF” position the fuel valve is 
switched off and the engine will not run.
Start Switch “CHOKE”
When the Start Switch is in the “CHOKE” position the fuel valve is 
switched on and the engine can be started.
Start Switch “RUN”
When the Start Switch is in the “RUN” position the fuel valve is 
switched on and the engine can run.
Note: The Choke is not required to start a warm engine
Oil Warning Indicator Light
When the oil falls below the minimum level, the oil warning indicator 
light comes on and the engine stops automatically.  The engine will not 
Note: If the oil warning indicator light does not come on and the 
engine stalls, turn the Start Switch to “
RUN” and pull the recoil 
starter.
Engine Overload Indicator Light
If the engine overload indicator light comes on, the generator s wattage 
/ amperage capacity has been exceeded by connected electrical 
devices or by a power surge.   When this occurs, the green AC Pilot 
Indicator Light will go off.  The engine will continue to run, (but the red 
Engine Overload Indicator Light will stay on and power will no longer be 
supplied to connected electronic devices.)
Oil Warning 
Indicator
light
Overload 
Indicator
light
AC Pilot 
Indicator
light
CHO K E
O FF
,
start nutil the proper amount of oil is in the crank case.
USB Outlet
The Generator offers convenient (5V DC 1.5A) U SB outlet to allow
SB GPS, Digital
Cameras and other U SB chargable devices.
 devices like Tabelets, M P3 players, 
How to Correct
1. Disconnect any electronic devices then stop the engine.
2. Reduce the total wattage of  connected electronic devices until it is 
within the generator’s rated output.
3. Inspect the Air Inlet and Control Panel for any blockage.  Remove 
blockage if found.
4. Restart Engine.
charging of U
RUN
USB