Shutting off generator after running, stop button &amp; then fuel valve or shut off fuel valve until it stalls out, then stop button? THANKS!
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Per page 26 of http://www.westpropower.com/uploads/2_westpro-portable-gen-om-web-feb2014-1-.pdf - STOPPING THE GENERATOR Normal Operation During normal operation, use the following steps to stop your generator: 1. Remove any connected loads from the control panel receptacles. 2. Allow the generator to run at "no load" to reduce and stabilize engine and alternator temperatures. 3. Push the engine control switch to the OFF position. 4. Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the OFF position.
1397777
Backwards. Remove the generator from the engine, then remove the engine. Many good pictures and info on the net Google it.
1917837
mine is an older model, it has an hour meter. To my knowledge there is NO idle control on any of them. Why would you want to idle a generator. Let it run and do its thing the way it was designed to do. You'll hear it "dig in"and run harder when under a heavy load. I am well pleased with mine and would purchase another one in a heart beat.
829512
Really should have hit the "I don't know" button. I would assume that functionality would be dependent on what other demands are made on the generator at the same time. Asking a Generac engineer might be a better course of action. You may encounter situations similar to folks who vacation in RVs deal with where you need to turn off certain things to allow for running others. Hope I've helped
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Add a fuel stabilizer and leave the gas in it. The amount of gas in the tank dose not matter. I started to use fuel stabilizer years ago and since I have no problems starting seasonal equipment even after months of inactivity. I try to start my generator about once a month to move oil around and lubricate internal engine parts
1045738
I never turn mine off. The heated fluid works great on "bug juice". Removing the inline fuse on the main electrical line will turn it off, if you need/want to.
1286066
I am not sure what you mean by an on/off valve, but I run my heater with natural gas & I have a shut off valve in the gas line to the heater. Hope this is what you meant. The heater itself can be turned 'off' by the knob that controls the temperature.
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Yes. While the engine is running, shut off the fuel supply line and wait until the engine dies. That will clear the engine of fuel. Then disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor and drain the tank into a bucket or gas can. Sorry it took so long to reply. I was out of town. If you are draining your unit for storage, it is safe to put a fuel stabilizer in the fuel and store it still in a well ventilated place. If you are shipping it then the purge method above is ideal. I have also found this generator runs better on ethanol free fuel. It stays tuned longer and runs cooler.
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I have only filled my generator to the full position and then the auxillary to the full position and used.. The fuel will feed from the auxiliary tank first and always leave the tank in your genset full - for example, it will use the fuel in your gen set last.
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The petcocks are poor quality and leak... On my generator (same manufacturer different branding) the gas made it's way past the petcock and the pressure even overcame the float flooding the crankcase.. Simple fix.. Aftermarket inline fuel shutoff valve $5-7 cut the line install and done .I also use this to shut down the generator not the on off switch, and run the carburetor dry each time.
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I have not had that shut off problem but remember it has two tanks. It will run until both tanks are empty.
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yes and no. NO because it will not cut off after running a while. It will just keep running until you turn it off. If the heater is knocked over though it will shut off. It has a pressure button that will engage the heater and allow it to run.
338444
You plug it in and it automatically starts and stops to keep the pressure in the tank. If you do not want to do that, you shut it off.
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I'm surprised that no one has pointed out the trigger start "enable" "disable" button. Switch to disable then hit start button and use without auto start and stop. Try not to run too long without water going through or it will overheat pump override. I use this when cold out so engine can warm up first. Hope this helps.
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I have it wired to run from the inverter until the generator starts. It then switches to generator until gen is turned off then switches back to inverter.
1551447
The liquid "fuel" burns itself out in 2-4 hours, tops, so we have never had to worry about 'how to turn it off.' I guess if you had to do so, simply cutting off the oxygen supply with a non-flammable object--a ceramic plate or metallic sheet???--would do the trick.
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As others indicate, the heater will run as long as there's fuel available. The Ignition is a Piezo / hammer type spark generator.and does not use the battery at all The battery operates ONLY the fan. In my opinion - you won't need the fan. It works very well without it.