Low Oil Level Shutdown System; Charging The Battery (Electric Start Units Only) - Powermate PM7500 Manuel De L'utilisateur

NOTE: If engine fires, but does not continue to
run, move choke lever to Full Choke and
repeat starting instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload gener-
ator or individual panel receptacles. These
outlets are overload protected with push-
to-reset circuit breakers. If amperage rat-
ing of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that
breaker opens and electrical output to that
receptacle is lost. Read
Limits carefully.
Generator Shut Down (if equipped
with Electric Start)
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 2-3. Press START/STOP but-
ton until it turns red. The button will illumi-
nate red during shut-down and will stay lit
for five (5) seconds after shut-down.
4. See Figure 3-5. Set engine switch to the
OFF.
5. See Figure 3-2. Close fuel valve.
6. See Figure 2-13. Disconnect battery after
each use to preserve battery.
.
Figure 3-5. Engine ON/OFF Switch
(Emergency Switch)
NOTE: Before storage, close fuel valve and
allow generator to run carburetor bowl out of
fuel. Under normal conditions, push the
Engine START/STOP button.
NOTE: If Engine START/STOP button fails to
shut down engine, turn Engine ON/OFF
switch to OFF.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
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CAUTION
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Low Oil Level Shutdown System

The engine is equipped with a low oil level
sensor to shut down the engine automatically
when the oil level drops below a specified
level. The engine will not run until the oil has
been filled to the proper level.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Verify proper engine oil
and fuel levels before use.
Charging the Battery (electric
start units only)
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases while
charging. Keep fire and spark away. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of burns. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and
can cause severe chemical burns. Wear protective
gear when working with batteries. Failure to do
so could result in death or serious injury.
NOTE: The battery shipped with the generator
has been fully charged. A battery may lose
some of its charge when not in use for pro-
longed periods of time. If the battery is unable
to crank the engine, plug in the 12V charger
included in the accessory box. RUNNING
THE GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE
THE BATTERY.
Use battery charger plug to keep the battery
charged and ready for use. Battery charging
should be done in a dry location.
1. See Figure 3-6. Plug charger (A) into bat-
tery quick connect (B). Plug wall recepta-
cle end of battery charger into 120 Volt AC
wall outlet.
2. Unplug battery charger from wall outlet
and connect the quick connect when gen-
erator is to be in use.
A
Figure 3-6. Battery Charger to Battery
Connection
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death, or serious injury.
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