Electric Start; Stopping The Engine; Starting The Engine - PowerStroke PS10700 Serie Manual Del Operador

CAUTION:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the lubricant
level before each use of the generator.

ELECTRIC START

This generator model is provided with both electric start and
recoil start capabilities. Avoid prolonged cranking, as it can
damage the engine.
The battery provided is a nominal 12 volt sealed recharge-
able lead-acid battery and can be operated in any position
without leakage. It complies with non-spillable battery
regulations. Its convenient size offers a 30% reduction over
conventional batteries.
NOTE: Brand new generators are shipped with the battery
connections disconnected. The positive and negative ter-
minals must be connected to the battery before the Electric
Start feature will work.
For initial battery connection, see Connecting/Disconnect-
ing Battery.

STARTING THE ENGINE

See Figures 11 - 14.
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.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 Pull the choke out to the closed position.
NOTE: If engine is warm or the temperature is above
50˚F, push the choke in to the open position.
 Put the engine switch in the ON ( I ) position.
 Using the switch key, turn the engine switch to START
or pull the recoil starting grip until the engine runs (a
maximum of 6 times).
NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
 Allow the engine to run for 30 seconds, then move the
choke to the open position.
OPERATION

STOPPING THE ENGINE

See Figures 11 - 13.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
 Remove any load from the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Using the switch key, put the engine switch in the OFF
( O ) position.
To stop the engine in an emergency situation:
 Put the engine switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of clear-
ance 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 coould be hot enough to cause serious burns and/
or ignite combustible objects.
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