Honda Power Equipment manual GA-2.5H Initial START-UP Engine, Before Starting the Engine

GA-2.5H — 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 trash 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 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 9) in the OFF position.

Figure 9. Main Breaker (OFF Position) Starting the Engine

1.Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 10) to the "ON" position.”

Figure 10. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)

2.Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the "CLOSED " position if starting a cold engine.

3.Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the "OPEN " position if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.

4.Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 12) in the "ON " position.

Figure 12. Engine ON/OFF Switch (ON)

5.Grasp the starter grip (Figure 13) and slowly pull it out.The resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corresponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly and smoothly for starting.

Figure 13. Starter Grip

CAUTION

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.

Figure 11. Choke Lever

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