13- ENG
D29851
TO START THE ENGINE
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated
areas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
1.
Open the fuel shut-off valve on tank and engine.
2.
Move the choke control located on the engine to "CHOKE" position.
NOTE:
No choke is required on warm engines. Make sure choke is in the
"RUN" position on warm engine starts.
3.
Move the ON/OFF switch on engine to the ON position.
4.
Grasp handle on rope starter and pull slowly until resistance
is felt. Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid full
arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. Repeat if necessary.
NOTE: IF ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS TOO LOW, ENGINE WILL
NOT START. CHECK OIL LEVEL AND ADD IF NECESSARY.
5.
When engine starts, gradually move the choke to the "RUN" position.
IMPORTANT:
Allow generator to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each initial
start-up to allow engine and generator to stabilize.
