Starting Generator - Porter Cable PCI2200 Manual De Instrucciones

OpERATION
pRE-START ChECKLIST (FIG. 3)
WARNING: Do not operate this
unit until you read and understand
this instruction manual and the engine
instruction manual for safety, operation
and maintenance instructions.
CAUTION: Always check engine
oil level before every start. Running
engine low of oil or out of oil could
result in serious damage to the engine.
Follow the steps listed below before

starting generator:

1. Place unit on level surface.
2. Check engine
Oil Recommendations
under Assembly and product
Specifications for correct grade
and quantity of oil.
CAUTION: Do not operate engine
without oil or with inadequate oil.
PORTER CABLE is not responsible for
engine failure caused by inadequate
oil.
3. Check fuel level, fill as required.
See Add Engine Oil and Fuel
under Assembly.
4. Make sure generator is grounded in
accordance with local requirements.
See Grounding the Generator
under Assembly.
5. All electrical loads MUST be
disconnected and main breaker
(AA) in the OFF position.
CAUTION: Engine speed has been
factory set to provide safe operation.
Tampering with the engine speed
adjustment could result in overheating
of attachments and could cause a fire.
Never attempt to "speed-up" the engine
to obtain more performance. Both the
output voltage and frequency will be
thrown out of standard by this practice,
endangering attachments and the user.
Tampering may cause damage to the
generator and voids the warranty.
CAUTION: Unplug any load from
the generator before starting to prevent
permanent damage to any appliances.
oil. Refer to
22- ENG
STARTING GENERATOR —
(FIG. 1–3, 6–9)
WARNING: Do not operate this unit
until you read this instruction manual
for safety, operation and maintenance
instructions.
1. Disconnect all electrical loads from
the generator and place the main
breaker (AA) in the OFF position.
2. Turn the
shut-off valve (G)
on the gas tank
to the vertical
(OPEN) position
as shown.
3. If the engine is
cold, move the
choke (Q) to the
C L O S E D
p o s i t i o n
shown. If the
engine is
hot, move
the choke to
O P E N
position.
4. Turn engine
On/Off switch (Z) to the ON
position.
5. Pull the starter grip (J) slowly until
you feel compression then pull
briskly.
NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip to
snap back. Return it slowly by hand.
NOTE: If the oil level in the engine is
low, the engine will not start. If the
engine does not start, check the oil level
and add oil as needed.
NOTE:
To ensure
lubrication, place the generator on a
level surface.
6. As the engine
warms up,
move the
choke (Q) to
the OPEN
position.
7. Allow the
engine to
warm up for
five minutes.
fuel
6
Q
7
CLOSED
maximum
Q
8
OpEN
G
oil