Starting the engine – MMD Equipment IGR3000 User Manual
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MMD PowerPro Inverter Generators • IGR3000 (041715)
MMD PowerPro Inverter Generators • IGR3000 (041715)
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4. Starting The Engine
b. Pull the choke knob out to the CLOSED position
Do not use the choke if the engine is already warm or the ambient air
temperature is high.
ENGINE SWITCH
ENGINE SWITCH
STARTER GRIP
c. Insert the engine key and turn the engine switch to ON position.
d.
Electric Start: turn the engine switch to the START until the engine has started.
Do not operate the starter for more than 10 seconds.
Manual Start: pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull the
starter grip briskly toward the arrow as shown below.
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Do not allow the starter grip to snap back. Return it slowly by hand.
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Do not let the starter rope rub against the generator body or the rope will wear
out prematurely.
CHOKE KNOB
FUEL VALVE LEVER
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When starting the generator after adding fuel for the first time or after long term
storage, or after running out of fuel, turn the fuel valve lever to the "ON" position,
then wait for 10 to 20 seconds before starting the engine.
4. Starting Procedure
a. Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
Disconnect any load from AC receptacle before starting engine.