Generator Shut Down; Starting Hot Engines; Low Oil Level Shutdown System - Powermate PM1200i Manuel De L'utilisateur

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Figure 3-3.Run/Choke Positions
4. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rap-
idly up and away.
5. See Figure 3-3. When engine starts, move
Run/Choke lever to RUN (1).
NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to
run, move Run/Choke lever to CHOKE (2) and
repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload gener-
ator or individual panel receptacles. See
Figure 3-4. If an overload occurs, the over-
load LED (A) will illuminate and AC output
ceases. To correct, see
Lights. Read Know Generator Limits
fully.
Figure 3-4.Shutdown Fault

Generator Shut Down

Equipment and property damage. Disconnect
electrical loads prior to starting or stopping unit.
Failure to do so could result in equipment and
property damage.
1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical
loads from generator panel receptacles.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several min-
utes to stabilize internal temperatures of
engine and generator.
3. See Figure 3-2. Turn engine control switch
OFF.
4. See Figure 3-1. Turn fuel vent OFF.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
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Generator Status
A
B
CAUTION

Starting Hot Engines

Equipment and property damage. Disconnect
electrical loads prior to starting or stopping unit.
Failure to do so could result in equipment and
property damage.
1. See
RUN. Turn ON engine switch/fuel valve to
permit starting.
2. Firmly grasp recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rap-
idly up and away.

Low Oil Level Shutdown System

The engine is equipped with a low oil level
sensor that shuts down the engine automati-
cally when the oil level drops below a speci-
fied level to prevent engine damage. See
Figure 3-4
oil has been filled to the proper level.
If the engine shuts down and there is sufficient
fuel, check engine oil level.
care-
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CAUTION
Figure 3-3. Move Run/Choke lever to
(B). The engine will not run until the
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