RIDGID RD9C7001P Manuel De L'opérateur page 21

OPERATION
Maintenance Warning System
At every 100 hours of use, the GenSmart
tem will display a flashing message informing the operator
to service the engine as required by the engine operator's
manual. To reset this message, push and hold the select/
reset button located underneath the GenSmart
5 seconds.
NOTE: Be careful to only press and hold the reset button
when you want the maintenance panel to be reset.
ELECTRIC START
This generator model is provided with both electric start and
recoil start capabilities. Avoid prolonged cranking, as it can
damage the engine.
The battery provided is a nominal 12 volt sealed recharge-
able lead-acid battery and can be operated in any position
without leakage. It complies with non-spillable battery
regulations. Its convenient size offers a 30% reduction over
conventional batteries.
NOTE: Brand new generators are shipped with the battery
connections disconnected. The positive and negative ter-
minals must be connected to the battery before the Electric
Start feature will work.
For initial battery connection, see Connecting Battery.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figures 12 - 15.
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.
NOTE: There is an automatic 30 second Auto-Idle delay
each time you start the engine to allow time for the engine
to warm up.
 Unplug all loads from the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON ( I ) position.
 Pull the choke lever out to the start position.
NOTE: If engine is warm or the temperature is above
50˚F, push the choke lever in to the RUN position.
 To turn the engine on, push in at the top of the switch.
 To start the engine, push down and continue to push in
on the lock button.
 Release the switch when the engine starts.
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.
 To start the engine manually, leave the switch in the
monitoring sys-
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display for
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 Allow the engine to run for 15-30 seconds, then push the
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figures 12 - 14.
 Remove any load from the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF ( O ) position.
 To stop the engine, push in at the bottom of the switch
MOVING THE GENERATOR
See Figure 16.
 Raise the handle to the up position.
 Remove any load from the generator.
 Turn the engine switch to OFF ( O ) position.
 Close the fuel valve.
 With your foot on the rear of the frame, tilt the machine
 Allow 30 minutes of "cool down" time before storing the
LIFTING THE GENERATOR
See Figure 17.
 Fold the handle to the down position. Never lift or carry
NOTE: This tool is heavy and requires several people to lift.
To avoid back injury, keep your knees bent and lift with your
legs, not your back, and get help when needed.
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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ON ( I ) position and pull 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.
choke lever to the RUN position.
to place the engine switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet
of clearance 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.
toward you until it balances on the wheels, then roll the
machine to the desired location.
machine.
this product using the handle.