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Oxygenated fuels can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when filling your
fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under warranty.
5. STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
1. Make sure that the AC circuit breaker is in the OFF position. The generator may be hard to start
if a load is connected.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
3. Turn the choke lever or to the CLOSE position, or pull the choke rod out to the CLOSE position.
4. Start the engine
• With recoil starter:
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
Pull the starter grip until compression is felt, then pull briskly.
NOTICE
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent
damage to the starter or housing.
• With electric starter: (Optional kit)
Turn the engine switch to the START position and hold it there for 5 seconds or until the engine
starts.
NOTICE
Operating the starter motor for more than 5 seconds can damage the motor. If the engine
fails to start, release the switch and wait 10 seconds before operating the starter again. If
the speed of the starter motor drops after a period of time, it indicates that the battery
should be recharged.
When the engine starts, allow the engine switch to return to the ON position.
1. Turn the choke lever or push the choke rod to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
Stopping the engine
In an emergency:
To stop the engine in an emergency, move the engine switch to the OFF position.
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