Porter-Cable D27245-028-0 - Manual (Page 14)

14- ENG D27245
TO START THE ENGINE
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated
areas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
1. Open the fuel shut-off valve.
2. Move the choke control located on the engine to the “Choke” position.
NOTE: No choke is required on warm engines. make sure choke is in the
“RUN” position on warm engine starts.
3. For Electric Start:Push OFF\RUN\START switch on control
panel to the "START" position to start engine. Hold in
"START" position no longer than 15 seconds per minute
when trying to start engine. Extended cranking can damage
the starter motor.
NOTE: When the engine starts the OFF/RUN/START switch is released into
the RUN position.
For Recoil Start:Place OFF/RUN/START switch in the RUN
position. Grasp handle on rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with
a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. Repeat if
necessary.
4. When engine starts, gradually move the choke to the "NO Choke" position.
NOTE: IF ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS TOO LOW, ENGINE WILL NOT START.
CHECK OIL LEVEL AND ADD IF NECESSARY.
IMPORTANT: Allow generator to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each initial
start-up to allow engine and generator to stabilize.
RUN