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If while the engine is running, the oil
gets low, it will automatically shut itself
down and will not restart until the oil is
added. If the oil is low before start-up,
the generator will not start until oil is
added.
NOTE: The low oil shutdown mechanism
is very sensitive. You must fill the engine
to the full mark on the dipstick.
OPERATION
PRE-START CHECKLIST (FIG. 3)
Do not operate this
unit until you read and understand
this instruction manual and the engine
instruction manual for safety, operation
and maintenance instructions.
Risk of property damage.
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. Refer to Oil
Recommendations under
Assembly and Product
Specifications for correct grade
and quantity of oil.
Risk of property damage.
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.
Risk of explosion or fire.
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.
Risk of property damage.
Unplug any load from the generator
before starting to prevent permanent
damage to any appliances.
STARTING GENERATOR —
(FIG. 1–3, 6–9)
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 fuel
G
6
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 CLOSED position
shown. If the engine is hot,
move the choke to OPEN
position.
CLOSED
Q
7
CLOSED
OR
Q
4. Turn engine On/Off switch (Z) to
the ON position.