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Gdp-5h — controls and indicators – Multiquip High Cycle Generator GDP-5H User Manual

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PAGE 20 — GDP-5H A.C. GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (10/05/05)

This

HONDA

engine is equipped

with a low oil shutdown capability. A
built in sensor will automatically turn

off the engine should the oil level fall
below a safe operating condition.
Make sure the generator is placed

on level ground. Placing the generator on level ground will ensure
that the low oil sensor will function properly.

NOTE

GDP-5H — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

13. Fuel Cock Lever – Turn this lever

downward

to

start

(down)the flow of fuel into the carburetor. Turn

upward

to

stop (

up

)

the flow of fuel.

14. Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set

spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch) Clean
spark plug once a week.

15. Muffler/Heat Shield – Used to reduce noise and emissions.

NEVER touch this

heat shield

when the generator/welder

is in use. Always allow time for the generator to cool down
before performing maintenance.

16. Choke Lever – Used for starting the engine.

Close

the

choke lever when starting a cold engine or in cold weather
conditions. The choke enriches the fuel mixture.

Open

the

choke lever if starting a warm engine or in warm weather
conditions.

17. Recoil Starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method. Pull

the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull briskly and
smoothly.

18. Engine Oil Filler Cap – Remove this cap/dipstick when

the adding of engine oil is required. See Table 6 for
recommended type engine oil.

Figure 4E. Generator Components

19. Engine Oil Drain Plug – Remove this drain plug when

draining of the oil from the engine crankcase is required.
Fill with recommeded type oil as listed in Table 6.

20. Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from entering

the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of air filter
cannister to gain access to filter element. NEVER run the
engine without an air cleaner.

21. Fuel Tank Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded

gasoline to the fuel tank.

Replenish

with

clean unleaded

gasoline. Make sure cap is tightened securely. DO NOT
over fill.

22. Fuel Gauge – This gauge is located on top of the fuel tank.

Read this gauge to determine when fuel is

low

.

23. Fuel Tank – Fuel tank capacity is 5 gallons (19 liters).

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