100574 - 3500W DIGITAL HYBRID INVERTER GENERATOR
OPERATION
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Starting the Engine: Gasoline
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. Turn the fuel selector switch to the vertical “GAS” position.
4. Push the engine switch to the “ON” position.
5. Pull the choke out to the full “CHOKE” position.
6. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then
pull rapidly. DO NOT pull more than 4 times.
7. DO NOT OVER– CHOKE. Allow the engine to warm up several
seconds before gradually pushing the choke to the “RUN”
position.
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NOTICE
For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot ambient >
86°F (30°C):
Keep the choke in 75% of the “CHOKE” position
for 1-2 pulls of the recoil cord. After first pulls, push choke to
the “RUN” position for up to 3 more pulls of the recoil cord.
Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling/engine flooding
due to the lack of incoming air. This will cause the engine not
to start.
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NOTICE
For gas starting in cold ambient < 59°F (15°C):
The choke
must be in 100% of the “CHOKE” position for manual start
procedures. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts,
allow the engine to warm up for 20 seconds and push the
choke knob in the “RUN” position.
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NOTICE
If the engine starts but does not continue to 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.