Multiquip GA3.6H Series - Manual (Page 23)

GA-3.6H SERIES A.C. GENERATORS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/01/05) — PAGE 23
GA-3.6H Series— INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)
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
generators 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 breakers
(Figure 9) in the OFF position before starting.
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 generator's operation switch (Figure 12) in the
" ON " 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 Circuit Breaker (OFF Position)
Figure 12. Generator Operation Switch (ON)
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to operate this
generators until the Safety, General
Information and Inspection sections of
this manual have been
read and
thoroughly understood .
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