Guardian Technologies 004582-2 - Manual (Page 13)

2.7 TO START THE ENGINE
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Never start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged into the receptacles AND
devices turned on.
Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
Make sure the unit is in a level position.
Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 15).
Figure 15 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
Locate the Idle Control ON/OFF switch on the control panel and
set it to the “OFF” position(Figure 16).
Figure 16 - Idle Control Switch
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Move engine CHOKE knob outward to “Full Choke” position
(Figure 17).
Figure 17 - Full Choke Position
To start engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in the
“Start” position. The engine will crank and attempt to start. When
the engine starts, release the switch to the run position.
When the engine starts, move choke knob to “1/2 Choke” position
until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the “Run” position.
If engine falters, move choke knob back out to “1/2 Choke” position
until the engine runs smoothly and then to “Run” position.
NOTE:
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke lever to
“Full Choke” and repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles. These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset-type circuit breakers. If amperage rating
of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and electrical
output to that receptacle is lost. Read “Don’t Overload the Generator”
carefully.
2.8 STOPPING THE ENGINE
Shut off all loads, then unplug the electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles. Never start or stop the engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on.
Turn “Off” the Idle Control switch (if on).
Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize the
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
Move Start/Run/Stop switch to “Off” position.
Close fuel valve.
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Section 2 – Operation
Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System
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