Multiquip Portable AC Generator GA4.5R - Manual (Page 17)

GA-4.5R/GA-4.5RA A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/27/06) — PAGE 17
12. 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.
13. Fuel Cock Lever – Turn this lever downward to start
(down)the flow of fuel to the carburetor. Turn upward to
stop ( up ) the flow of fuel.
14. Throttle Lever – Used to adjust engine RPM speed. This
unit is set at the factory and is not adjustable.
15. Engine – This generator uses a 9.0 HP ROBIN air-
cooled, 4-stroke , single cylinder, overhead camshaft
gasoline engine. Engine uses unleaded fuel.
16. Recoil Starter (Pull Rope) – Used for manual-starting of
the engine. Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt, then
pull briskly and smoothly.
17. 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.
18. Muffler/Heat Shield – Used to reduce noise and emissions.
NEVER touch this heat shield when the generator is in
use. Always allow time for the generator to cool down before
performing maintenance.
19. Oil Dipstick/ Filler Cap– Remove the filler cap dipstick
when checking the engine oil level. Add engine oil through
this filler port. See Table 4 for recommended type engine
oil.
20. Oil Drain Plug – Remove this plug to drain engine oil from
the crankcase.
21. Carburetor Fuel Cup – Inspect the fuel cup weekly for
water and dirt. Clean as referenced in the maintenance
section of this manual.
22. Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set
spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 inch). Clean
spark plug once a week
23. Generator Housing – Contains the rotor, rectifer field
coil assembly, aramature, bearings and other components
that make up generator asembly.
24. Fuel Gauge – Read this gauge to determine when fuel is
low .
25. Fuel Gauge/Tank – 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. Fuel tank capacity is 5 gallons (19 liters).
GA-4.5R/GA-4.5RA — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Figure 2E. Generator Controls and Components (continued)