Operator’s Manual 19
Operating the Generator
SHUTDOWN
1. Remove all load by turning off electrical appliances and
unplugging electric cords.
2. Allow engine to run at idle speed to cool for two (2)
minutes.
NOTE: Failure to allow the engine to cool at idle for two (2)
minutes may result in damage to the generator.
3. Turn engine key or ignition switch off.
4. Close fuel valve on unit or engine.
CONTROLS
OIL WARNING DEVICE:
NOTE: This engine is equipped with a “Low Oil” shutdown
system for engine protection. The engine stops when
the oil level gets too low. The engine will not restart without
adding oil. If the unit is tilted too much during operation, it
may suddenly stop even though the oil level is not low.
Check the engine oil before restarting the engine. If the unit is
tilted, level the engine, then check the oil before restarting the
engine.
CONTROL PANEL :
The generators are equipped with the following items:
- Idle Control Switch
- Hour Meter
- Volt Meter
- Circuit Breakers
- Two 125 Volt, 20 Amp, Duplex (2 outlets), GFCI protected
receptacles.
- One 125 Volt, 30 Amp, Locking Type Receptacle.
- One 125/250 Volt, 20 Amp, Locking Type Receptacle
(AC-G6010).
- One 125/250 Volt, 30 Amp, Locking Type Receptacle
(AC-G7510, AC-G8010).
NOTE: The 125 Volt, 30 Amp, 125/250 Volt, 20 Amp and 125/250
Volt, 30 Amp locking receptacles ARE NOT GROUND
FAULT PROTECTED. If ground fault protection on these
receptacles is necessary or desired, external protection
devices must be used. Refer to the section on “Ground
Fault Interrupter” for more information.
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED THE RATING OF A
RECEPTACLE. These receptacles are
protected against overloads by resetting
magnetic type circuit breakers. If a circuit
breaker trips, the cause should be determined
and corrected prior to continuing use.