Multiquip Portabe AC Generator (Gasoline Engine) GA-2.9R - Manual (Page 23)

MQ GA-2.9R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (10/28/04) — PAGE 23
MQ GA-2.9R — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)
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.
2. Place the choke lever (Figure 12) in the " CLOSED " position
if starting a cold engine.
Figure 11. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
Figure 12. Choke Lever
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 12) in the " OPEN " position
if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
4. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 13) in the " ON "
position.
Starting the Engine
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 11) to the "ON"
position. ”
Figure 10. Main Breaker (OFF Position)
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to operate this
generator until the Safety, General
Information and Inspection sections
of this manual have been
read and
thoroughly understood .
Figure 13. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON)
5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 14) 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 14. Starter Grip
DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end.
DO NOT release the starter knob after pulling. Allow it to
rewind as soon as possible.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
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 10) in the OFF position.