To Start The Engine - Generac GP Serie El Manual Del Propietario

• To reduce lead and carbon deposits use high quality UNLEADED
gasoline with the generator engine. Leaded REGULAR grade gasoline
is an acceptable substitute. Do not use premium gasoline. Do not mix
oil with gasoline.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be careful not to
overfill. Allow about 1/2" of tank space for fuel expansion, as shown
in Figure 16.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Figure 16 - Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in fuel
system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage.
Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture, which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage
of 30 days or longer. See the "Storage" section. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may
occur.
The manufacturer does not recommend using any
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gasoline containing alcohol (such as "gasohol").
If using any gasoline containing alcohol, it must
not contain more than 10 percent ethanol, and
it must be removed from the generator during
storage. Do NOT use any gasoline containing
methanol. If using gasoline with alcohol,
inspect more frequently for fuel leaks and other
abnormalities.
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TO START THE ENGINE

 Never start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged into the receptacles AND devices turned
on.
• Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before starting
the engine.
• Make sure the unit is in a level position (not to exceed 15° in any
direction).
• Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 17).
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• Locate the Idle Control ON/OFF switch on the control panel and set it
• Move engine CHOKE knob outward to "Full Choke" position (Figure
• To start engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in the "Start"
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Never operate in an enclosed area or indoors!
NEVER use in the home, in a vehicle, or in partly
enclosed areas such as garages, even if doors
and windows are open! ONLY use outdoors and
far from open windows, doors, vents, and in an
area that will not accumulate deadly exhaust.
Figure 17 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
to the "OFF" position (Figure 18).
Figure 18 - Idle Control Switch
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position. The engine will crank and attempt to start. When the engine
starts, release the switch to the run position.
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