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STARTING THE GENERATOR
STOP!
Before starting this
correctly completed. If unsure about how to perform any of these steps, call 1 -800-832-2966 Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM Central Time for customer
service.
Step 1 Make sure unleaded gasoline fuel has been added to the tank.
Step 2 Turn ENGINE SWITCH to the ON position.
Step 3 Move the CHOKE to CHOKE (Closed) position.
Step 4 For recoil start: Pull the STARTER GRIP slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly. After the engine has started, return the
STARTER GRIP gently to prevent damage to the starter or housing. DO NOT allow the starter grip to snap back , return it slowly by hand.
For electric start, push the ignition switch to the start position and hold until the engine starts. Once started, immediately release the
switch. If engine doesn’t start within 5
-10 seconds, stop and allow the starter to cool. Check generator settings before trying again.
Step 5 Set the CHOKE to the RUN (Open)position.
Choke Valve
The choke is used to provide an enriched fuel mixture when starting a cold engine. It can be opened and closed by operating it manually. Pull the knob
out towards CLOSED to enrich the mixture for cold starting. The choke is not needed to start a warm/hot engine.
STARTING THE GENERATOR USING PROPANE
Operate the generator in a well ventilated area.
Do not connect any electrical devices to the generator prior to starting the engine.
1.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the “O
FF
”
position.
2.
Make certain the propane hose is properly connected to the generator.
3.
Connect the regulator to the LPG fuel supply and open the LPG supply valve. ENSURE THERE ARE NO LEAKS!
4.
Leave the unit un-choked unless temperatures are below freezing.
5.
Turn th
e engine power switch to its “ON” position.
6.
Pull on the starter slowly, until resistance is felt, then pull it briskly. For electric start models, engage the start switch until the engine starts.
7.
After the engine starts, allow it to warm up to operating temperature. If the choke was necessary, it will generally need opened immediately after starting
when using propane.
8.
Proceed to connect desired electrical devices. Do not exceed generator capacity. Keep in mind power output can be reduced by up to 10% when using
propane as the fuel source.
Switching from Gasoline to Propane
1.
Disconnect all load from the generator.
2.
Make sure all propane hoses are properly connected, and there are no leaks.
3.
While the unit is running on gasoline, turn the fuel valve to “OFF”.
4.
When the generator starts to sputter/stumble, open the valve on the propane tank. Reconnect electrical loads when the generator is running smoothly.
Switching from Propane to Gasoline
1.
Disconnect all load from the generator.
2.
While the unit is still running, open the gasoline fuel valve.
3.
Immediately close the valve on the propane tank.
4.
Reconnect the load when the generator is running smoothly.
