Husqvarna 1365GN Operator's Manual page 10

Operation
OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use
the following start instruction steps by numerical order:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
iMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate unit on a
level surface will cause the unit not to start or shut
down during operation.
2. Turn fuel valve to "On" position (Figure 4).
3. Make sure Idle Control switch is in "Off" position
(Figure 5).
IDLE CONTROL
4. Start engine according to instructions given in the
engine operator's manual.
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When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.
NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if
unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on
a level surface and check for proper oil level in
crankcase. This unit may be equipped with a low oil
)rotection device. See engine operator's manual.
WARNING
DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks,
Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered
by an internal combustion engine to have a spark
attester, maintained in effective working order, complying
to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later
revision. In the State of California a spark attester is
required under section 4442 of the California Public
resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
Connecting Electrical Loads
,, Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt
AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt
duplex receptacles.
DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
,, DO NOT OVERLOADTHE GENERATOR. See
"Don't Overload Generator':
CAUTION
See "Don't Overload Generator':
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON
for operation.
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
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