STARTING/STOPPING
INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions replace the starting and stopping instructions in your opera-
tor's manual and quick reference guide.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figures 1 - 2.
NOTICE:
On a level surface with the engine
off, check the lubricant level before
each use of the generator.
NOTE: If location of generator is not
level, the unit may not start or may shut
down during operation.
Unplug all loads from the generator.
Verify the run switch is in the ON
position.
Move the engine switch/fuel valve/
choke lever to the START position.
NOTE: If engine is warm or the
temperature is above 50˚F, move
the engine switch/fuel valve/choke
lever to the RUN position.
Pull the recoil starting grip until the
engine runs.
NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap
back after starting return it gently to
its original place.
Allow the engine to run for 15–30
seconds, then move the engine
switch/fuel valve/choke lever to the
RUN position.
991000815
11-20-15 (REV:01)
RY903600
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figure 3.
To stop the engine under normal
operating conditions:
Remove any load from the generator.
Move the engine switch/fuel valve/
choke lever to the OFF position.
To stop the unit quickly in an emer-
gency:
Place the run switch in the OFF
position.
WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep
at least 3 feet of clearance on all
sides of this product, including
overhead. Allow a minimum of 30
minutes of "cool down" time before
storage. Heat created by muffler
and exhaust gases could be hot
enough to cause serious burns
and/or ignite combustible objects.
Fig. 1
A
B
A
D
A - Engine switch / fuel valve / choke lever
(interrupteur du moteur / robinet de
carburant / levier d'étrangleur, interruptor del
motor/válvula de combustible/palanca del
anegador)
B - START (DÉMARRAGE, ARRANQUE)
C - RUN (MARCHE, MARCHA)
D - OFF (ARRET, APAGADO)
E - Run switch (interrupteur de marche,
interruptor de encendido)
E
C
Fig. 2
A
A - Recoil starter grip (poignée de démarreur à
rappel, mango del arrancador retráctil)
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES
POWER EQUIPMENT
1428 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625, USA
Phone 1-800-860-4050
www.ryobitools.com