15 — English
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figures 12 - 14.
NOTICE
:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the lubricant
level before each use of the generator.
NOTE
: If location of generator is not level, the unit may not
start or may shut down during operation.
This generator is equipped with electronic fuel injection.
Starting the generator will require a brief wait to allow the
fuel to travel from the tank.
Unplug all loads from the generator.
Turn the fuel valve to the
ON ( I )
position.
To start the engine using the electric start:
1
Put the engine switch in the
ON
position.
2
Wait 30 seconds to allow fuel to travel through the
line.
NOTE
: The engine will not start until the fuel has
reached the fuel injector and the proper operating
pressure is acheived.
3
Slide down and hold the lock button while pushing
the engine switch to the
START
position.
NOTE:
The battery may require charging before the gen-
erator can be started using either the engine switch or the
recoil starter. Once the generator is started, the battery will
charge as the unit runs. If the engine switch will not start
the unit once the battery has been fully charged, check
the circuit protector fuse and replace if needed following
instructions in
Changing Engine Battery Charge Curcuit
Fuse
in the
Maintenance
section of this manual.
To start the engine using the recoil starter:
1
Put the engine switch in the
ON
position.
2
Wait 30 seconds to allow fuel to travel through the
line.
NOTE
: The engine will not start until the fuel has
reached the fuel injector and the proper operating
pressure is acheived.
3
Pull the recoil starter grip until the engine runs.
NOTE:
Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figures 13 and 14.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
Remove any load from the generator.
Push in at the bottom of the switch to place the engine
switch in the
OFF
( O )
position.
Turn the fuel valve to the
OFF ( O )
position.
To stop the engine in an emergency situation:
Push in at the bottom of the switch to place the engine
switch in the
OFF
( O )
position.
WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of clear-
ance on all sides of this product, including overhead.
Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of “cool down” time
before storage. Heat created by muffler and exhaust
gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns and/
or ignite combustible objects.
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission con-
trol devices and systems may be performed by any qualified
repair establishment or individual with original or equivalent
parts. Warranty and recall repairs must be performed by an
authorized service center; please contact customer service
for assistance.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug. Allow 30 minutes of cool down time before perform-
ing any maintenance. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only recommended or equivalent
replacement parts. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel or use of any other parts could
result in a personal injury hazard or property damage.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts,
caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and
do not operate this product until all missing or damaged
parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or
a qualifed service center for assistance.
