Engine Key
To start and stop the engine.
Key position
:
OFF: To stop the engine.
ON: To run the engine
.
START: To start the engine by operating the starter motor
Do not turn the key switch to START position when the engine is running to
prevent damage of starting motor.
Recoil Starter
To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.
When starting the engine by recoil starter, set the key switch at the ON position and pull the starter
handle
Fuel Valve Lever
The fuel valve is located between the fuel tank
and carburetor. When the valve lever is in the ON
position, fuel is allowed to flow from the fuel tank
to the carburetor. Be sure to return the fuel valve
lever to the OFF position after stopping the
engine
.
.
Choke Rod
The choke is used to provide an enriched fuel
mixture when starting a cold engine. It can be
opened and closed by operating the choke rod
manually. Pull the rod out toward CLOSED to
enrich the mixture for cold starting
Ground Terminal
The generator ground terminal is connected to the frame of the generator, the metal
non-current-carrying parts of the generator, and the ground terminals of each receptacle.
DC Circuit Protector
The DC circuit protector automatically shuts off the DC battery charging circuit when the DC
charging circuit is overloaded, when there is a problem with the battery, or when the connections
between the battery and the generator are improper.
Oil Alert System
The Oil Alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in
the crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe limit, the Oil Alert system
will automatically stop the engine (the engine switch will remain in the ON position). The Oil Alert
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