RIDGID RD905712 Manual Del Operador página 21

OPERATION
Maintenance Warning System
At every 100 hours of use, the GenSmart
tem will display a flashing message informing the operator
to service the engine as required by the engine operator's
manual. To reset this message, push and hold the select/
reset button located underneath the GenSmart
5 seconds.
NOTE: Be careful to only press and hold the reset button
when you want the maintenance panel to be reset.
MOVING THE GENERATOR
See Figures 12 - 13.
 Turn the engine off ( O ). Disconnect any equipment that
is plugged into the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Allow 30 minutes of "cool down" time before storing the
machine.
 For security, insert the handle lock pin to secure the
handle before moving.
NOTE: To help keep the handle lock pin securely in the
hole, push the joined area of the lanyard toward the inside
of the generator frame.
 With your foot on the rear of the frame, tilt the machine
toward you until it balances on the wheels, then roll the
machine to the desired location.
LIFTING THE GENERATOR
See Figure 14.
 Fold the handle to the down position. Never lift or carry
this product using the handle.
NOTE: This tool is heavy and requires several people to lift.
To avoid back injury, keep your knees bent and lift with your
legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
CAUTION:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the
lubricant level before each use of the generator.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figure 15.
monitoring sys-
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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.
display for
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 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 Move the choke lever right to the START position.
 Pull the recoil starting grip until the engine runs (a maxi-
 Allow the engine to run for 30 seconds, then move the
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figure 16.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
 Remove any load from the generator.
 To turn the engine off, press and hold the OFF switch until
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
Specific modifications are needed for high-altitude operation.
Please contact your authorized service center for important
information regarding these modifications. Operating this
engine without the proper altitude modification may increase
the engine's emissions and decrease fuel economy and
performance.
15 — English
NOTE: If engine is warm or the temperature is above
50˚F, move the choke lever left to the RUN position.
mum of 6 times).
NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
choke lever left to the RUN position.
the engine stops.
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.