Section 4: Operation
Jump
Start
Procedure
If the generator's starting battery fails, usethe following
instructions to jump start your generator.You can jump
start the generator using any 12Volt automotive or utility
style storage battery.
I.
Unscrew the fuse holder and remove the generator's
l0 Amp in-linefuse (Figure 4).Verify the fuse is good
or replace with a known good fuse. Reinstall fuse in
the fuse holder.
2.
Slide the red rubber boot off the generator's battery
terminal and push it onto the red wire, thus
uncovering the POSITIVE battery terminal.
3.
Using standard automotive jumper cables,connect the
RED jumper cable clamp to the generator's POSITIVE
battery terminal (Figure 5).
4.
Connect the other RED jumper cable clamp to the
starting battery's POSITIVE battery terminal.
5.
Connect the BLACK jumper cable clamp to the
starting battery's NEGATIVE battery terminal.
6.
Connect the other BLACK jumper cable clamp to the
GROUNDING FASTENERon the generator, as shown
in Figure 5.
7.
Start the generator as described in "Starting the
Engine" and remove jumper cables in reverse order of
connections.
8.
Slide the red rubber boot back onto the generator's
POSITIVE battery terminal.
If you have any questions, please call the Generator
Helpline at 1-888-611-6708, M-F 8-5 CT.
IMPORTANT:
When jump starting, alwayswear proper eye
protection and never lean over battery. Inspect both
batteries before connecting booster cables.DO NOT jump
start a damagedbattery. Be sure vent caps are tight and level.
Connecting
Electrical
Loads
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Vott AC,
single phase,60 Hz electrical loads.
• DO NOT connect 240Volt loads to the 120Volt duplex
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD
GENERATOR.
See"Don't
Overload Generator" on page 13.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Unplug 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 start switch to "Stop" position.