Multiquip manual GA-6HE/GA-6HEA Initial START-UP Engine, Before Starting the Engine

GA-6HE/GA-6HEA — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)

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.

This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial start-upof 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 Generators 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 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.

Figure 13. Operation Switch (ON Position)

5.Press the generator's startswitch(Figure 14) and listen for the engine to start.If the battery is not installed proceed to step 6.

Figure 10. Main Circuit Breaker (OFF Position)

Starting the Engine

1.Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 11) in the "ON" position.”

Figure 11. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)

2.Placethechokelever (Figure12)inthe"CLOSED"position if starting a cold engine.

Figure 14. Start Pushbutton Switch

6.Grasp the startergrip (Figure 15) and slowly pull it out.The resistancebecomesthehardestatacertainposition,corre- sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly and smoothly for starting.

Figure 15. Starter Grip

CAUTION

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.

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