Porter-Cable PH350IS User Manual

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13- ENG

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Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation.
Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in over-

heating of attachments and could cause a fire. Never attempt to “speed-up” the en-
gine to obtain more performance. Both the output voltage and frequency will be
thrown out of standard by this practice, endangering attachments and the user.

You MUST unplug any load from the generator before starting to
prevent permanent damage to any appliances.

TO START THE ENGINE

Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated
areas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly gas.
1.

Open the fuel shut-off valve on engine.

Move the choke control located on the engine to "CHOKE" position.

NOTE: No choke is required on warm engines. Make sure choke is in the
"RUN" position on warm engine starts.

Move the ON/OFF switch on engine to the ON position.

Grasp handle on rope starter and pull slowly until resistance
is felt. Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid full
arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. Repeat if necessary.

NOTE: IF ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS TOO LOW, ENGINE WILL
NOT START. CHECK OIL LEVEL AND ADD IF NECESSARY.

When engine starts, gradually move the choke to the "RUN" position.

IMPORTANT: Allow generator to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each initial
start-up to allow engine and generator to stabilize.