GeneracPortableProducts6500XLExtendedLifeGenerator
OPERATING THE
G EN ERATO R
_IIL CAUTION! Never start or stop the engine with
electrical loadsconnectedto the receptaclesAND
with the connected devices turned ON.
Starting the Engine
• Unplug all electrical loadsfrom generator receptacles
before starting the engine.
• Make sure the unit is in a levelposition.
• Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 3).
• Make sure the Idle Control switch is "Off".
• Place Run/Stop switch in the "Run" position (Figure 4).
• Placethe choke leverin the "Full" choke position by
sliding it to the lefttoward the valve cover in the
direction indicated by the arrow (Figure 5).
• Grasp starter grip and pull slowly untilyou feel slight
resistance,then pull quickly. Oo Not let handle"snap-
back" into recoil housing.
• When engine starts, move choke leverto "Run" position
by sliding it all the way to the right (awayfrom the valve
cover and under the arrow).
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 3 pulls,move the choke
lever to "Half" choke position and pull starter rope again
2 times.
NOTE: Ifthe engine still fails to start, review the engine
owner's manuaLAIso,check for proper oil levelin
crankcase.Unit is equipped with a low oil shutdown
system.Seeengine owner's manualfor information
regarding the low oil shutdown system.
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 VottAC,
singlephase,60 Hz electrical loads.
• Do Not connect 240Volt loadsto the 120Volt
receptacles.
• Do Not connect 3_hase loadsto the generator.
• Do Not connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOADTHE GENERATOR. Add up
the rated watts (or amps) of all loadsto be connected at
one time.This total should not be greater than the rated
wattage/amperagecapacity of the generator. See"Don't
Overload the Generator" on page 10.
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