Power outage generator backup
How to Start a Generator
- move generator to the back of the kitchen (never run generator inside the building because generator produces carbon monoxide which is poisonous)
and on flat ground. - ground the generator ( to reduce chance of electrical shock )
- check fuel level
- turn the fuel valve to the “on”
position.position - plug in both cord ends
(- white color end to generator receptacle and red color end to the house inletbox)box and turn the switch on - put the generator circuit breaker to "on"
position.position - turn engine switch "on" to start the
generator.generator - go to the kitchen attic and flip the main breakers from "Live" to "Generator"
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