EarthQuake MC43ES - Manual (Page 13)

Operator’s Manual
800 Watt Inverter Generator
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RUN CHOKE
primer bulb
OPERATION
STARTING GENERATOR
Before starting make sure nothing is connected to the genera-
tor and it is in a stable position. The economy control switch
should be in the OFF position until the generator and the later
connected devices are running smoothly.
1. Turn the fuel tank cap air vent to the OPEN position.
SEE FIGURE 4
2. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position. SEE FIGURE 4
3. Turn the engine switch to the ON position. SEE FIGURE 5
4. Press the primer bulb six times with the choke in the RUN
position. SEE FIGURE 6
NOTE: Priming the engine should only be necessary for cold
starts and after refueling.
5. Move choke lever to the CHOKE position. SEE FIGURE 6
NOTE: Not necessary if the engine is warm.
6. Use one hand to securely hold the carrying handle of the
generator. With the other hand pull the starter handle slowly
until resistance is felt (this is the “compression” point). Return
the handle to its original position and then pull swiftly. Do no
fully extend the rope. After starting, slowly return the starter
handle to its original position.
NOTE: If the engine does not start prime again and repeat.
7. Allow the engine to warm up.
8. Move choke lever back to the RUN position. SEE FIGURE 6
9. Allow for the engine to run without a load for a few minutes.
NOTE: For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool
environment. Transferring the unit from a cold to a warm
place can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
TO STOP THE GENERATOR
1. Disconnect any electrical devices.
2. Flip the engine switch to the STOP position. SEE FIGURE 5
3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. SEE FIGURE 4
4. Turn the fuel tank cap air vent counterclockwise to the
CLOSED position. SEE FIGURE 4
CAUTION
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER FOLLOWING START-
ING PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER
SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-345-6007.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED JERK
TOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID INJURY.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTEND-
ED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY GENERATOR FROM ONE LOCATION TO
ANOTHER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY.
STARTING THE GENERATOR WITH ELECTRICAL DE-
VICES CONNECTED COULD DAMAGE THE GENERATOR
AND THE CONNECTED DEVICES.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE-
FORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 5
ENGINE SWITCH ECON. SWITCH DC PROTECTOR
ON OFF
CL
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CLOSE OPEN
ON OFF
FIGURE 4