Homelite HG6000 - Manual (Page 16)

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FUEL
AC CIRCUIT BREAKER
ENGINE
SWITCH
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
RECOIL
STARTER
GRIP
PUSH CHOKE
LEVER IN TO RUN
PULL CHOKE
LEVER OUT
TO START
If using an oxygenated fuel, make sure it is unleaded and
meets the minimum octane rating requirements. Before using
an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some
states/provinces require this information to be posted on the
pump. The following are the EPA approved percentages of
oxygenates:
Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume. You
may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the
name “Gasohol.”
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume. You
may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume. You
may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by volume
as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-
tors to protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more
than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or
performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber,
and plastic parts of the generator or your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems re-
sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously are
not covered under warranty.
CAUTION:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the oil level
before each use of the generator.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figures 8 - 10.
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.
 Switch the AC circuit breakers to the OFF ( O ) position.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 Pull the choke lever 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.
 Put the engine switch in the ON ( I ) position.
 Pull the recoil starting grip until the engine runs (a maxi-
mum 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 30 seconds, then push the
choke lever in to the RUN position.
 Switch the AC circuit breakers to the ON position.
OPERATION
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figures 8 - 9.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:

Remove any load from the generator.
 Switch the AC circuit breakers to the OFF position.
 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.
FUEL
VALVE