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Usually your portable electricity generator will come with user manual to guide you on how the generator works. We here explain generically how your portable generator works, using an example of a Gentron gas portable generator (10,000 Watt Generator). There are a lot of similarities between Portable Generators of various sizes and different category in their course of power generation.
To start power generation
Turning on the portable generator:
1. Turn the engine switch to the ON position. The engine switch enables and
disables the ignition system.
OFF: To stop the engine. RUN: To run the engine.
2. The fuel valve is located between the fuel tank and the carburetor.
When the valve lever is in the ON position, fuel is allowed to flow from
the fuel tank to the carburetor. Be sure to return the fuel valve lever to
the OFF position after stopping the engine.
3. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the CLOSED position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OPEN position.
The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor.
The CLOSED position enriches the fuel mixture from starting a cold engine.
The OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after
starting, and for restarting a warm engine.
4. Operate the Recoil Starter: Turn the key to the “Run” position. Pull the
starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the
starter grip gently. Pulling the starter grip operates the recoil starter to
crank the engine.
ELECTRIC START. For Electric Start just turn the key to start.
NOTE: Make sure correct battery is installed. (see battery installation for details)
5. If the choke lever has been moved to the CLOSED position to start the engine,
gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
Now your portable generator is on and power generation has started, you can enjoy the generated electricity and get the best use of it.
After you enjoyed electricity generated by your own generator, and when you are not in need of power nay more, you would want to stop electricity generation, where you will need to switch off your portable generator, which is explained below:
Turning the electricity generation off
Switch off your power generator:
1. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
2. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.When the engine is not in use, leave the fuel valve lever in the OFF position to prevent carburetor flooding and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Now your portable generator is off, you may let it cool down till next power generation experience. It's always amazing how this little generator works to make the comfort of generated electricity at your own command when you need it.
* There is no big difference on how the different size generator works, the only difference between the alternatives sizes is usually in the electricity generated.
* Read more about AC Generators
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