Generator Start Up ProceduresUpdated a year ago

Gasoline Start up Procedure

1. Turn breaker OFF: The breaker is located on the right side of the front power panel. Flip the breaker down to prevent accidental load when starting the generator 
   
   
2. Turn the Fuel Selector Switch to the Gasoline: The fuel switch is located on the left front panel. Rotate the switch  to the “GAS” position to turn on the gas supply. 
   
   
3. Turn battery switch ON : The battery switch is located on the top center of the main power panel. Turn the switch “ON” to allow power to the push-button start.
   
4. Turn idle control OFF : The idle control is located on the top center of the main power panel. Turn the switch “OFF” to prevent the unit from trying to idle down before the engine is warmed up
   
5. Start the generator: The push-button start is located on the left side of the main power panel. Press the button for 1 second and release to start the generator or use recoil pull start as back up option.
   
6. Turn breaker ON/Connect: The breaker is located on the right side of the front power panel. Flip the breaker up to allow the power to flow to the receptacles. Connect your devices to the receptacles on the front panel. Start with the largest loads first.

Propane Start up Procedure

1. Turn breaker OFF : The breaker is located on the right side of the front power panel. Flip the breaker down to prevent accidental load when starting the generator 
   
2. Turn the Fuel Selector Switch to propane: The fuel switch is located on the left front panel. Rotate the switch  to the “PROPANE” position to turn on the fuel supply. 
   
3. Connect propane hose to generator: The propane inlet is located on the left-hand front panel to the right of the fuel switch. Securely connect the propane hose to the inlet.
    
4. Connect propane hose to propane tank: Screw the open ACME nut connection to your propane tank and turn the tank on. 
   
5. Turn battery switch ON : The battery switch is located on the top center of the main power panel. Turn the switch “ON” to allow power to the push-button start.
    
6. Turn idle control OFF : The idle control is located on the top center of the main power panel. Turn the switch “OFF” to prevent the unit from trying to idle down before the engine is warmed up 
   
7. Start the generator: The push-button start is located on the left side of the main power panel. Press the button for 1 second and release to start the generator or use recoil pull start as back up option.
   
8. Turn breaker ON/Connect: The breaker is located on the right side of the front power panel. Flip the breaker up to allow the power to flow to the receptacles. Connect your devices to the receptacles on the front panel. Start with the largest loads first. 
   

Natural Gas Start up Procedure

1. Turn breaker OFF : The breaker is located on the right side of the front power panel. Flip the breaker down to prevent accidental load when starting the generator 
   
2. Turn the Fuel Selector Switch to Natural Gas: The fuel switch is located on the left front panel. Rotate the switch to the NATURAL GAS position to turn on the fuel supply. 
   
3. Connect Natural Gas hose to generator: The quick connect inlet is located on the left-hand front panel to the right of the fuel switch. Securely connect the hose to the inlet.
   
4. Connect Natural Gas hose to Home Natural Gas Connection: Connect the quick connect on the hose to your natural gas supply and turn on your valve.
    
5. Turn battery switch ON : The battery switch is located on the top center of the main power panel. Turn the switch ON to allow power to the push-button start. 
   
6. Turn idle control OFF : The idle control is located on the top center of the main power panel. Turn the switch OFF to prevent the unit from trying to idle down before the engine is warmed up.
    
7. Start the generator: The push-button start is located on the left side of the main power panel. Press the button for 1 second and release to start the generator or use recoil pull start as back up option.
   
8. Turn breaker ON/Connect: The breaker is located on the right side of the front power panel. Flip the breaker up to allow the power to flow to the receptacles. Connect your devices to the receptacles on the front panel. Start with the largest loads first.