Porter-Cable PCG6500 - Manual (Page 19)

19 - ENG
5. Pull the starter grip (J) slowly until
you feel compression then pull
briskly.
NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip to
snap back. Return it slowly by hand.
NOTE: If the oil level in the engine is
low, the engine will not start. If the
engine does not start, check the oil level
and add oil as needed.
NOTE: To ensure maximum oil
lubrication, place the generator on a
level surface.
6. As the engine warms up, move the
choke (Q) to the OPEN position.
Q
OpEN
8
OpEN
Q
Or
7. Allow the engine to warm up for
five minutes. Then place the main
breaker (AA) in the ON position.
Connect electrical loads, see
connecting Electrical Loads
under Operation.
NOTE: If any unusual noise or vibration
is noticed, stop the engine and refer to
the troubleshooting section.
STOppING GENErATOr
(FIG. 3, 9)
To stop the engine in an emergency,
move the engine On/Off switch (Z) to
the OFF position.
To Stop Generator During Normal
Operation:
1. Disconnect all electrical loads
attached to the generator.
2. Move the engine On/Off switch (Z)
in the OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel
G
9
shut-off valve (G)
on the gas tank
to the horizontal
( C L O S E D )
position as
shown.
cONNEcTING ELEcTrIcAL
LOADS (FIG. 3)
1. Allow the engine to warm up for
five minutes. Then place the main
breaker (AA, Fig. 3) in the ON
position.
connect loads in the following
manner to prevent damage to
equipment:
2. Connect inductive load equipment
first. Inductive loads consist of
refrigerators, freezers, water
pumps, air conditioners or small
hand tools. Connect the items that
require the most wattage first.
3. Connect the lights next.
4. Voltage sensitive equipment
should be the last equipment
connected to the generator. Plug
voltage sensitive appliances such
at TV's, VCR's, microwaves,
ovens, computers and cordless
telephones into a UL listed voltage
surge protector, then connect the
UL listed voltage surge protector
to the generator.
Risk of unsafe
operation. Failure to connect and
operate equipment in this sequence can
cause damage to equipment and will
void the warranty on your generator.
Follow the
Wattage Calculation Table
in the Watt age Calculation section of
this manual. Over load ing the generator
will cause power fluc tu a tions and can
damage equipment and appliances.
OpErATING HEAVY LOADS
DO NOT exceed the current limit
specified on the control panel for any
receptacle.
HIGH ALTITUDE OpErATING
At high altitude, the standard carburetor
air-fuel mixture will be too rich.
Performance will decrease and fuel
consumption will increase. A very rich
mixture will also foul the spark plug and
cause hard starting.