unicraft PG-E Series - How to Start the Generator

16 PG-E-Series | Version 2.15
Commissioning
8.2 Starting the generator
The motor is equipped with a low oil level sensor that au-
tomatically shuts down the motor when the oil level drops
below a certain level. If the motor shuts itself off and the
fuel tank contains enough petrol, the motor oil level must
be checked.
Fig. 16: Starting the generator
Step 1: Turn the ON/OFF switch to „ON“ position.
Fig. 17: ONN/OFF switch
Step 2: Turn fuel switch to “ON” position.
Fig. 18: Open of the motor fuel switch
Step 3: Pull the choke lever to position CHOKE.
Fig. 19: Choke lever
Step 4: For Recoil start, firmly grasp the recoil handle
and pull slowly until increased resistance is felt.
Pull rapidly up and away.
Fig. 20: Recoil starter
For electric start, turn and hold key in start switch
to “start” position until generator starts.To pro-
long the life of starter components, DO NOT hold
key in “start” position for more than 15 seconds,
and pause for at least 1 minute between starting
attempts.
ATTENTION!
Never start or stop the motor when electrical devices
are connected.
Disconnect all electrical devices from the generator
before starting.
Check that the generator is positioned horizontally.
ATTENTION!
Make sure that the starter handle puller does not
wind up at high speed. To prevent damage to the
starter device, slowly return the starter handle draw-
bar.
Choke lever
Recoil starter
ONN/OFF
switch
Motor fuel
switch
Recoil Starter