Multiquip GA-2.3R2 - Manual (Page 16)

PAGE 16 — GA-2.3R2 A.C. GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/05/01)
GA-2.3R2 — OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before Starting
1. Be sure to disconnect the electrical load and switch the
main circuit breaker to the “OFF” position prior to starting
the engine.
2. Never start the engine with the main circuit breaker “ON”.
3. Check the lubricating oil level prior to starting the engine.
Make sure the generator is level. The oil level must be
maintained between two notches on the dipstick.
4. When there is not enough lubricating oil, fill the crankcase
with high grade motor oil. Use a high quality detergent
oil classified SC, SD or SE. (See Table 3 on page 13)
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
Starting
1. Open the fuel cock located below the fuel tank. The fuel
starts to flow when the fuel cock is turned downward.
2. Place the idle control switch in the “ON” (up) position.
3. Close the choke. Adjust the opening of the choke valve
according to operating conditions. When the engine is
warm or the air temperature is high, close the choke
valve halfway or open it all the way.
4. Confirm that the main circuit breaker on the generator
control box is “OFF”.
5. Set the operation switch to the “ON” position and grasp
the starting knob and slowly pull it out. The resistance
becomes hardest at a certain position, corresponding
to the compression point. Rewind the rope a little from
that point and pull out sharply.
6. If the engine fails to start, repeat the procedure.
l DO NOT
pull the starter rope all the way
to the end.
l DO NOT
release the starter knob after
pulling. Allow it to rewind as soon as
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NEVER start the engine when the oil level
is below the lower mark on the dipstick.
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Check the fuel level on the fuel gauge.
When fuel is low, fill the fuel tank with
clean fresh unleaded automotive gasoline.
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If gasoline spillage occurs, completely
wipe up the spilled gasoline.
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
Warm up
1. When the engine starts, open the choke slowly.
2. Run the engine at low speed for 3 minutes without load
until the engine warms up.
3. Turn the idle control switch to the "OFF" (down) position
and check the voltage by referring to the voltmeter on
the control box.
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
1. Check the generator for abnormal noise and smells. Then
connect the load to the receptacles of the generator.
2. Switch the main circuit breaker to the “ON” position and
turn the idle control switch to the “ON” (down) position
for normal (load) engine operation.
Operation
Check the voltage by referring to the voltmeter on the control
box. When the voltmeter indicates 120 volts, 120 volts from
the 120V receptacle can be obtained. Refer to Figure 1,
Controls and Indicators, item 1 on page 10.
Stopping the Engine
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
1. Remove the load from the generator. Place the circuit
breaker in the “OFF” position. Refer to Figure 1, item 9
on page 10. Run the engine (no-load) with the idle control
switch set to the ON position for three to five minutes,
then stop the engine.
2. Turn the START/STOP switch to the “STOP” position.
3. Close the fuel cock.
DO NOT change the engine speed control
lever which has been set at the factory prior
to shipping.
NEVER stop the engine suddenly while
running at high speeds.