Section 4: Operation
OPERATmNG
THE
See"Don't
Overload
Generator".
. Start generator
and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical
ioads.
. Connect
dectricai
loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
Turn dectrical
Ioads OFF and disconnect
from generator
before stopping generator.
Starting
the Engine
Disconnect
aH eHectrical
loads from
the generator.
Use the
following start instructions:
I.
Make
sure unit is on a level surface.
iMPORTANT:
Failure to start and operate unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2.
Turn fuel valve to"On"
position
(Figure 4). Fuel valve
handle should be vertical
(pointing toward ground) for
fuel to flow.
FuelValve is shown
in the On position
3.
Start
engine
according
to engine
owner's
manual.
MOTE:
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.
See engine
manual.
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Aflow equipment
to cool before touching.
The generator
must be at least 5 feet from structures
having
combustible
walls and/or other combustible
materials.
Keep at least 3 feet of clearance
on all sides of generator
for
adequate cooling, maintenance
and servicing.
in the State of California
a spark attester
is required
by law
(Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar bws. Federal bws apply on federal
lands, if you equip the muffler with a spark arresters it must be
maintained
in effective working
order.
Electrical
Loads
° Let engine
stabilize
and warm
up for a few minutes
after
starting.
° Phg in and turn
on the desired
120 and/or
240 VoltAC_
single phase_ 60 Hz electrical
loads.
* DO
NOT
connect
240Volt
loads to the
i20Voit
duplex
receptacles.
° DO
NOT
connect
3-phase
loads to the generator.
° DO
NOT
connect
50 Hz loads to the generator.
* DO
MOT
OVERLOADTHE
GEMERATORo
See
"Don't
Overload
Generator".
the
En ine
I.
Unphg
all electrical
loads from
generator
panel
receptacles.
NEVER
start
or stop engine
with
electrical
devices
plugged
in and turned
ON.
2.
Let engine
run at no-load
for several
minutes
to stabilize
internal
temperatures
of engine
and generator,
3.
Turn
engine
off according
to engine
owner's
manual.
4.
Move
fuel valve to "Off'
position.
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