Porter-Cable H1000 - Manual (Page 14)

14 — ENG
BEFORE START UP
This generator has been
shipped from the factory
without oil in the crankcase. Operating the unit
without oil can damage the engine.
Always check engine oil
level before every start.
Running engine low of oil or out of oil could
result in serious damage to the engine.
Follow the steps listed below before starting generator:
1. Check engine oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual
for correct grade and quantity of oil.
2. Check fuel level, fill as required. Make sure generator is
turned off and has been allowed time to cool down. Use
clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Never fill fuel tank completely.
Fill tank to 1/2" below the
bottom of the filler neck to provide space for fuel
expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and
equipment before starting engine.
Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Never fill fuel tank when
engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling
fuel tank.
Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed, poor ventilated
areas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly gas.
3. Make sure generator is grounded in accordance with
local requirements.
4. All electrical loads MUST be disconnected
5. The idle control switch MUST be in the OFF position.
Engine speed has been fac-
tory set to provide safe op-
eration. Tampering with the engine speed
adjustment could result in overheating of attach-
ments and could cause a fire. Never attempt to
“speed-up” the engine to obtain more perfor-
mance. Both the output voltage and frequency
will be thrown out of standard by this practice,
endangering attachments and the user.
You MUST unplug any load
from the generator before
starting to prevent permanent damage to any
appliances.
TO START THE ENGINE
Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed, poor ventilated areas,
engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the battery is properly serviced, fully
charged, and assembled before starting.
1. Open the fuel shut-off valve.
2. Move the choke control located on the engine to
"CHOKE" position. A cold engine may require to be
choked longer than a warm engine.
3. 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.
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.