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71531M
ENGLISH
For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot
ambient > 86°F (30°C), keep choke in 75% of the
“CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the recoil cord.
After first pull, move choke to “RUN” position for
up to 3 pulls of the recoil cord. Too much choke
leads to spark plug fouling/engine flooding due to
lack of incoming air. This will cause the engine not
to start.
NOTE
For gas starting in cold ambient temperature <
59°F (15°C), the choke must be in 100% of the
“CHOKE” position for recoil cord procedures. Do
not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, gradually
move the choke lever to the “RUN” position over a
2-5 second duration.
NOTE
If the engine starts but does not run make certain
that the generator is on a flat, level surface. The
engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that will
prevent the engine from running when the oil level
falls below a critical threshold.
NOTE
OPERATION
If the ignition switch is held down in the “Start” position
longer than 5 seconds it could damage the starter.
CAUTION
Propane (LPG)
1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface.
2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
Never start or stop the generator with electrical
devices plugged in or turned on.
3. Make sure the fuel selector is set to LPG operation.
4. Fully open the fuel valve on the LPG cylinder.
5. Turn the LPG fuel valve to the “ON” position.
Electric Start
1. Move the choke to 75% of the “CHOKE” position.
1a. For restarting a warm engine, move the choke the
same position.
2. Press the battery switch to the “ON” position.
3. Press and hold the ignition switch to the “START”
position. Release as the engine begins to start. If the
engine fails to start within five seconds, release the
switch and wait at least ten seconds before attempting
to start the engine again.
4. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, move
the choke to the “RUN” position over a 2-5 second
duration.
For LPG starting in cold ambient < 59°F (15°C),
move the choke lever to “CHOKE” for manual
start. To PULL-TO-PRIME for manual start, pull with
choke in the “CHOKE” position 2-3 times until you
feel a few combustion pulses that indicates that the
engine momentarily started.
NOTE
If the engine starts but does not run make certain
that the generator is on a flat, level surface. The
engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that will
prevent the engine from running when the oil level
falls below a critical threshold.
NOTE
Starting the Engine Cont’d.
Starting the Engine Cont’d.
Manual Start
1. Press the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
2. Move the choke to the “CHOKE” position.
2a. For restarting a warm engine, move the choke the
same position.
3. PULL-TO-PRIME: Pull the recoil cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly. Pull with 100%
“CHOKE” 2-3 times until you feel a few combustion
pulses that indicates that the engine momentarily
started.
4. Move the choke to the “RUN” position.
5. Pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly.
6. If engine fails to start in 1-pull with choke in the
“RUN”, then move choke to the “CHOKE” position
and repeat the PULL-TO-PRIME step.
7. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, move
the choke to the “RUN” position over a 2-5 second
duration.
