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4. STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
NEVER
start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged into the power outlets
and devices turned on.
Unplug all electrical loads from the units power outlets or make sure that the main
breaker is in the
OFF
(down) position before starting the engine.
WARNING
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
DO NOT
use Petrol/Diesel powered equipment
inside any of the following; Home, garage, tent, camper van, mobile home, caravan
or boat. This is not exhaustive and if you are in any doubt contact your dealer.
RECOIL START
3.0
Turn the fuel switch (1) to the ‘ON’ position.
3.1
Turn the engine switch to the ‘ON’ position.
3.2
Pull the choke knob (3) fully out.
NOTE:
if starting from warm, do not use the choke.
3.3
Slowly pull the recoil starter handle (4) until you feel resistance.
3.4
Once you feel resistance, pull the recoil starter handle swiftly until the generator starts.
3.5
Slowly return the recoil starter handle.
DO NOT
let go of it allowing it to snap back into
the starter housing.
3.6
Allow the generator to warm up for 20 seconds then push the choke knob back to the
run position.
NOTE
When the engine switch is turned to the ‘Start’ position, the generator enters standby
mode. If the generator is not started within 15 minutes, the standby mode will close.
In this case you will need to turn the engine switch to the ‘STOP’ position, then turn
to the run position.
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