Operation; Starting The Engine - Briggs & Stratton XP 7000 Manual Del Operador

Operation

Starting the Engine

NOTICE Always unplug the battery float charger before
starting the generator.
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
NOTICE Failure to start and operate the unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve (A) to the "On" position.
A
3. Set on/off switch to on (I) position.
4. Pull choke handle out to choke (
5A. For electric starting, push and hold the start switch in
"Start" position until generator starts. To prolong the
life of starter components, DO NOT hold start switch in
"Start" position for more than 5 seconds, and pause for
at least 1 minute between starting attempts.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
NOTICE If battery is discharged, use manual starting
instructions.
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5B. For manual starting, grasp recoil handle and pull
serious injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
6. Push in the choke handle half way, and pull recoil
7. As the engine warms up, gradually push choke handle
NOTICE If engine floods, push choke handle all the way in
to run (
NOTICE If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if
unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a
level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase. This
unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device. If so,
oil must be at proper level for engine to start.
) position.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in
serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly
one time only to start engine.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go which could cause broken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
and turned on.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
handle twice or push and hold the start switch in the
"Start" position as described in step 5A.
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 4 thru 5.
in to run ( ) position.
) position, and crank until engine starts.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel
tank causing a fire, resulting in death or
serious injury.
generator including overhead.
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
position as the original parts.
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