Champion Power Equipment 76555 - Manual (Page 18)

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ENGLISH 76555
Connecting Electrical Loads
1. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes after starting
2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC single
phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
– DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
– DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
– DO NOT overload the generator.
Connecting a generator to your electric utility company’s
power lines or to another power source may be against
the law. In addition this action, if done incorrectly, could
damage your generator and appliances and could cause
serious injury or even death to you or a utility worker who
may be working on nearby power lines. If you plan to run a
portable electric generator during an outage, please notify
your electric utility company immediately and remember
to plug your appliances directly into the generator. Do not
plug the generator into any electric outlet in your home.
Doing so could create a connection to the utility company
power lines. You are responsible for ensuring that your
generator’s electricity does not feed back into the electric
utility power lines.
If the generator will be connected to a building electrical
system, consult your local utility company or a qualified
electrician. Connections must isolate generator power from
utility power and must comply with all applicable laws and
codes.
NOTE
OPERATION
If the engine starts but does not run make certain that
the generator is on a flat, level surface. The engine
is equipped with a low oil sensor that will prevent the
engine from running when the oil level falls below a
critical threshold.
NOTE
When the battery switch is in the “ON” position, the
switch will light up if the battery is sending out a
charge. If the switch does not light up while in the “ON”
position, check that the battery connection is still good.
NOTE
The supplied 12V 9AH battery does re-charge while the
engine is running, but it is also recommended that the
battery be fully charged at least once per month.
NOTE
Starting the Engine Cont’d.
If the ignition switch is held down in the “Start” position
longer than 5 seconds it could damage the starter.
CAUTION
NOTE
Observing frost on LPG containers and regulators
is common during operation and normally is not an
indication of a problem. As LPG vaporizes and travels
from the tank to the generator engine it expands. The
amount of frost that forms can be affected by the size
of the container, the amount of fuel being used, the
humidity of the air and other operating conditions. In
unusual situations this frost may eventually restrict the
flow of gas to the generator resulting in deteriorating
performance. For example, if the tank temperature is
reduced to a very low level then the rate at which the
LPG vaporizes is also reduced and may not provide
sufficient fuel flow to the engine. This is not an
indication of a problem with the generator but only a
problem with the flow of gas from the LPG container. If
generator performance seems to be deteriorating at the
same time that ice formation is observed on tank valve,
hose or regulator then some actions may be taken to
eliminate this symptom.
In these rare situations it can be helpful to reduce or
eliminate the cold fuel system effects by doing one of the
following:
– Exchanging fuel tanks to allow the first tank to warm up,
repeating as necessary
– Placing the LPG container at the end of the generator
near the handle, where engine fan air flows out from the
generator. This air is slightly heated by flowing over the
engine. The container should not be placed in the path of
the muffler outlet.
– The container can be temporarily warmed by pouring
warm water over the top of the tank.
6. Flip the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
7. Turn the battery switch to the “ON” position.
8. ELECTRIC START: Press and hold the ignition switch
to the “START” position. Release as the engine
begins to roll over. If the engine fails to start within
five seconds, release the switch and wait at least ten
seconds before attempting to start the engine again.
9. RECOIL START: Pull the starter cord slowly three
or four times until resistance is felt. Next pull the
starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly.
10. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, move
the choke lever to the “RUN” position.