PH4000Ri/E Owner’s Manual
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6.
Carefully add regular unleaded automotive gasoline up to the shoulder of the fuel strainer. To avoid spilling fuel,
use care to not fill too quickly or over fill. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank. Do not use a blend that
contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing methanol. An octane rating of 87 or higher is
recommended.
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Do not add 2-stroke oil to your fuel. Doing so will void your warranty.
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It is recommended that you use a fuel stabilizer, such as STA-BIL
®
, to help prevent fuel oxidation
(breakdown) and the formation of gum and varnish, and to inhibit corrosion in the fuel system.
Operation
1.
Start the engine in one of the following ways.
A.
Electric Start:
i.
Insert the ignition key, and turn it to the ON position for three seconds. This will build up the appropriate
pressure in the fuel system, and allow the throttle valve to close.
ii.
Turn the key to the START position and hold it there until the engine is running or for a maximum of 10
seconds. Release and repeat if necessary.
B.
Manual Start: (Note: This option does not require a fully charged battery.)
i.
Insert the ignition key, and turn it to the ON position for three seconds. This will build up the appropriate
pressure in the fuel system, and allow the throttle valve to close.
ii.
Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly out to start the generator.
C.
Remote Start:
i.
Turn the remote switch to the “ON” position.
ii.
Push the start button on the remote twice and hold while the engine cranks 2-3 times without starting.
iii.
Wait three seconds to allow the fuel pressure to build, and the throttle valve to close.
iv.
Push the start button on the remote and hold until the engine has started or for a maximum of 10 seconds.
Release and repeat if necessary.
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Always place the remote switch on the control panel in the “OFF” position when not in use to prevent
running down the battery.
2.
The digital display will illuminate and display data when the generator is ready for use. Before connecting any loads,
ground the generator with a length of heavy cable, connecting the generator’s grounding terminal to an external
ground source.
3.
Make sure that all appliances to be connected have been switched off and are in good working order. Confirm that
the electrical rating does not exceed that of the generator.
4.
Connect your appliances to the appropriate receptacle on the generator’s panel.
Shutdown
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In an emergency, pushing the STOP button on the control panel will automatically stop the engine
without the ignition key or remote, with or without a load.
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If you start your unit with the key in the ignition, shut it down with the key in the ignition. If you start
your unit with the remote fob, shut it down with the remote fob. Regardless of the way you start the
generator, the red STOP button will shut it down.
1.
Use one of the following methods to turn off the generator.
A.
If the remote switch is “OFF”: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position.
B.
If the remote switch is “ON”: Push and hold the stop button on the remote or on the panel.
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Make sure the remote switch is off. If the remote switch remains on for extended periods of time, it will
drain the battery. If the remote switch is on after the generator has been shut down, the remote switch
will flash to remind you to turn it off.
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