Multiquip GA-6HEA - Manual (Page 25)

GA-6HE/GA-6HEA A.C. GENERATORS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (09/30/05) — PAGE 25
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the portable 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 s prior to starting the engine.
2. NEVER start the engine with the main circuit breaker
in the “ON" position. Always place this circuit breaker
(Figure 10) in the OFF position before starting.
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 generator's operation switch (Figure 13) in the
" ON " position.
Starting the Engine
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 11) in the "ON"
position. ”
Figure 10. Main Circuit Breaker (OFF Position)
Figure 13. Operation Switch (ON 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 .
5. Press the generator's start switch (Figure 14) and listen
for the engine to start. If the battery is not installed proceed
to step 6
.
6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 15) 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 15. Starter Grip
Figure 14. Start Pushbutton Switch
DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end.
DO NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it to
rewind as soon as possible.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 2. Place the choke lever (Figure 12) in the " CLOSED " position
if starting a cold engine.
GA-6HE/GA-6HEA — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)