ON/OFF Start Switch and Choke
Start Switch “OFF”
When the Start Switch is in the
“OFF” position the fuel valve is
switched off and the engine will not run.
Start Switch “CHOKE”
When the Start Switch is in the
“CHOKE” position the fuel valve is
switched on and the engine can be started.
Start Switch “ON”
When the Start Switch is in the
“ON” position the fuel valve is switched
on and the engine can run.
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Note:
The Choke is not required to start a warm engine
Oil Warning Indicator Light
When the oil falls below the minimum level, the oil warning indicator
light comes on and the engine stops automatically. The engine will not
Note:
If the oil warning indicator light does not come on and the en-
gine stalls, turn the Start Switch to
“ON” and pull the recoil starter.
Engine Overload Indicator Light
If the engine overload indicator light comes on, the generator
,
s wattage
/ amperage capacity has been exceeded by connected electrical
devices or by a power surge. When this occurs, the green AC Pilot
Indicator Light will go off. The engine will continue to run, but the red
Engine Overload Indicator Light will stay on and power will no longer
be supplied to connected electronic devices.
How to Correct
1. Disconnect any electronic devices then stop the engine.
2. Reduce the total wattage of connected electronic devices until it is
within the generator’s rated output.
3. Inspect the Air Inlet and Control Panel for any blockage. Remove
blockage if found.
4. Restart Engine.
Note:
The engine overload indicator light may turn on for a few sec-
onds when attaching a load due to a power surge. This is normal.
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Oil Warning
Indicator
Oil Warning
Indicator
Overload
Indicator
Overload
Indicator
AC Pilot
Indicator
AC Pilot
Indicator
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS
OFF
ON
CH OKE
