Troy-Bilt 01924 Manual Del Propietário página 9

Section 4: Operation
OPERATmNG THE
G E N E RATO R
See"Don't Overload Generator'.
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
Turn electrical Ioads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
I. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
mMPORTANT: 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.
Fuel Valve is shown
in the On position
3. Start engine according to engine owner's manual.
WARNING
l
When starting engine, pull cord slow, iy until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
NOTE: 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.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
The generator must be at least 5 feet from structures having
combustible walls and/or other combustible m_terials.
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 arrester is required by Jaw
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrested; it must be
maintained in effective working order.
Connectin_ 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 VoltAC,
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 OVERLOADT}4E GENERATOR. See
"Don't Overload Generator".
Sto_j_ the Ens[ine
I. Turn OFF and unplug aH 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. Hove fuel valve to "Off' position.
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