Power Stroke PS905700D Manual Del Operador página 18

CHECKING/ADDING FUEL
See Figure 9.
DANGER:
Risk of fire and serious burns: Never remove fuel cap
when unit is running. Shut off engine and allow the unit
to cool at least five minutes. Remove cap slowly.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away from igni-
tion sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke while
adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately.
When adding gas to the generator, make sure the unit is sitting
on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the generator
cool for five minutes before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the fuel
tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
 Remove the fuel cap slowly.
 Fill the fuel tank to 1 in. below the top of the fuel neck.
 Replace and secure the fuel cap.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never remove
fuel cap or add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
engine. Make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level sur-
face and only add fuel outdoors. If the engine is hot, let
the unit cool for at least five minutes before adding fuel.
After fueling, immediately replace fuel cap and tighten
securely. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before
starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from open
flames and sparks! Failure to follow these instructions
could result in a fire and cause serious personal injury.
NOTE: Always use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane
rating of 86 or higher. Never use old, stale, or contaminated
gasoline, and do not use an oil/gas mixture. Do not allow dirt
or water into the fuel tank. Do not use E85 fuel.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figures 10 - 12.
NOTICE:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the lubricant
level before each use of the generator.
OPERATION
NOTE: If location of generator is not level, the unit may not
start or may shut down during operation.
 Unplug all loads from the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 Put the engine switch in the ON ( I ) position.
 Move the choke lever left to the START position.
NOTE: If engine is warm or the temperature is above 50˚F,
move the choke lever right to the RUN position.
 Grasp the recoil starter and pull slowly until resistance is
felt. Give the recoil starter a short, brisk pull to start the
engine.
NOTE: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back after
starting; return it gently to its original place.
 Let engine run for 15-30 seconds, then move the choke
lever right to the RUN position.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figures 10 - 11.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
 Remove any load from the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Put the engine switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
To stop the engine in an emergency situation:
 Put the engine switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of clear-
ance on all sides of this product, including overhead.
Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of "cool down" time
before storage. Heat created by muffler and exhaust
gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns and/
or ignite combustible objects.
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
Your engine is configured for operation below 2000 feet
altitude at the factory. Your engine must be re-configured
for operation above 2000 feet altitude. Operating the engine
with the wrong engine configuration at a given altitude may
increase its emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade per-
formance and cause irreversible damage. Engines configured
for high altitude operation cannot be operated in standard
altitude conditions. A qualified service center should ensure
that your engine is properly configured for your location.
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