Important; Starting The Engine (Electric Start Only); Starting Pull Start Engines - Generac XP Serie Manuel De L'utilisateur

Operation
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming
in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank
during storage. Alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol
or methanol) can attract moisture, which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. See the "Storage" section. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur.
Figure 17 - Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
Fuel
2.10 STARTING THE ENGINE (ELECTRIC START
ONLY)
 Never start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged into the receptacles AND devices turned on.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
2. Make sure the unit is in a level position (not to exceed 15° in
any direction).
3. Locate the Idle Control ON/OFF switch on the control panel
and set it to the "OFF" position (Figure 18).
4. Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 19).
Figure 18 - Idle Control Switch
5. Pull the CHOKE knob outward to "Full Choke" position (Figure
19).
6. To start engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in
the "Start" position. The engine will crank and attempt to start.
When the engine starts, release the switch to the run position.
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DO NOT Fill Above Lip
7. When the engine starts, push choke knob in to "1/2 Choke"
position until the engine runs smoothly and then fully in to the
"Run" position. If engine falters, pull the choke knob back out
to "1/2 Choke" position until the engine runs smoothly and
then to "Run" position.
8. The 3.6 - 8kW portables are also equipped with a manual
recoil starter which may be used if the battery is discharged.
IMPORTANT: Do not overload the generator. Also, do not overload
individual panel receptacles. These outlets are protected against
overload with push-to-reset and 2-pole type circuit breakers. If
amperage rating of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker
opens and electrical output to that receptacle is lost. Read "Don't
Overload the Generator" carefully.

2.11 STARTING PULL START ENGINES


Never start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged into the receptacles AND devices turned on.
1. Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before
starting the engine.
2. Make sure the unit is in a level position (not to exceed 15° in
any direction).
3. OPEN the Fuel Shut-off Valve (Figure 19).
4. Turn the OFF/ON/START switch to the "ON" position (6.5,
8Kw).
5. Pull the choke knob outward (Figure 19); or the ON/OFF
switch to the "ON" position (3.6kW).
Figure 19 - Fuel Shut-off Valve
6. To start engine, firmly grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly
until increased resistance is felt. Pull rapidly up and away.
7. When engine starts, move the choke knob to the 1/2-CHOKE
position until engine runs smoothly and then fully to the RUN
position. If engine falters, move choke back out to 1/2-CHOKE
until engine runs smoothly and then to RUN.
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke to
FULL CHOKE and repeat starting instructions.
CHOKE
FUEL SHUTOFF
VALVE
NOTE: