Starting The Engine; Applying Load; Stopping The Generator - Powermate PM0133250 Manuel De L'opérateur

STARTING THE ENGINE

Disconnect all electrical loads from the unit.
1. Check oil level and fuel connections.
2. Open the cylinder fuel valve (A) SLOWLY to allow fuel
to flow to the generator.
3. Adjust choke (B) as necessary.
NOTE: For cold engine starting only, slide the choke
lever to the full choke position.
4. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch (C) to the "ON"
position.
5. Press down on the "Press to Prime" button for 2 seconds
to allow gas to flow.
6. Pull the recoil (D) slowly until resistance is felt, then
rapidly crank twice for gas to fill carburetor.
7. Set the choke lever to the RUN position.
8. Start the engine by pulling the recoil (D) slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to crank the engine.
Repeat if necessary.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start, press the Primer
button again and repeat the starting instructions.
9. Plug in electrical loads.
START
Allow generator to run at no load for two minutes upon each
initial start-up to permit engine and generator to stabilize.
English
PRESS TO PRIME
A
C
RUN
B
D
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Provide adequate ventilation for toxic exhaust gases and
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cooling air flow.
Do not start or run the generator in an enclosed area,
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even if door or windows are open.
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
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poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or
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death.

APPLYING LOAD

This unit has been pretested and adjusted to handle its full
capacity. Before starting the generator, disconnect all load.
Apply load only after generator is running. Voltage is
regulated via the engine speed adjusted at the factory for correct
output. Readjusting will void warranty.
When applying a load, do not exceed the maximum wattage
rating of the generator when using one or more receptacles.
Also, do not exceed the amperage rating of any one
receptacle.
Do not apply heavy electrical load during break-in period (the
first two to three hours of operations).

STOPPING THE GENERATOR

1. Before stopping the engine, make sure all electrical loads
are unplugged from the panel.
2. Let the engine run for two minutes without load.
3. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch to the "OFF" position.
4. Do not leave the generator until it has completely
stopped.
5. Turn off the Propane cylinder fuel valve.
6. If a cover is used, do not install until unit has cooled.
7. If the generator will not be used again for an extended
time period, refer to the SERVICE AND STORAGE
section of this manual.
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