Power Stroke PS907000 Manuel D'utilisation page 19

STARTiNG THE ENGiNE
See Figures 11 - 14.
NOTICE:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the lubricant
level before each use of the generator.
NOTE: If location of generator is not level, the unit may not
start or may shut down during operation.
 Unplug all loads from the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 Pull the choke out to the START position.
NOTE: If engine is warm or the temperature is above
50˚F, push the choke in to the RUN position.
 Put the engine switch in the ON ( i ) position.
 Slide down and hold the lock button while pushing the
engine switch to the START position.
NOTE: The battery may require charging before the gen-
erator can be started using only the engine switch. The
generator can be started by pulling the recoil starter grip.
Once the generator is started, the battery will charge as
the unit runs.
 The generator can also be started by pulling the recoil
starter grip until the engine runs (a maximum of 6 times).
NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
 Allow the engine to run for 15-30 seconds, then move
the choke to the RUN position.
OPERATiON
STOPPiNG THE ENGiNE
See Figures 11 - 13.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
 Remove any load from the generator and allow the engine
to stabilize.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
 Put the engine switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
To stop the engine in an emergency situation:
 Put the engine switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
WARNiNG:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of clear-
ance on all sides of this product, including overhead.
Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of "cool down" time
before storage. Heat created by muffler and exhaust
gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns and/
or ignite combustible objects.
HiGH ALTiTUdE OPERATiON
Specific modifications are needed for high-altitude operation.
Please contact your authorized service center for important
information regarding these modifications. Operating this
engine without the proper altitude modification may increase
the engine's emissions and decrease fuel economy and
performance.
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