Multiquip Portable AC Generator GA4.5R - Manual (Page 23)

GA-4.5R/GA-4.5RA A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/27/06) — PAGE 23
GA-4.5R/GA-4.5RA — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)
DO NOT attempt to operate this generator until the Safety,
General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have
been
read and thoroughly understood .
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the trash generator. It is extremely important that this
section be read carefully before attempting to use the generator
in the field.
Before Starting the Engine
1. Be sure to disconnect all electrical loads from the
generator prior to starting the engine.
2. NEVER start the engine with the main circuit breaker
in the “ON" position. Place the main circuit breaker
(Figure 9) in the OFF position.
2. Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the " CLOSED " position
if starting a cold engine.
Figure 10. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
Figure 11. Choke Lever
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the " OPEN " position
if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
4. Place the operation switch (Figure 12) in the " RUN "
position.
5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 13) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly
and smoothly for starting.
Figure 13. Starter Grip
Starting the Engine
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 10) to the "ON"
position. ”
Figure 9. Main Breaker (OFF Position)
Figure 12. Operation Switch (RUN)
DO NOT attempt to operate this
generator until the Safety, General
Information and Inspection sections of
this manual have been
read and
thoroughly understood .
CAUTION - READ MANUAL
DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end.
D O NOT release the starter knob after pulling. Allow it to
rewind as soon as possible.
CAUTION - RECOIL STARTER