Honda Power Equipment GA-3.6HZ, GA3.6HA manual GA-3.6H Series- Initial START-UP Engine

GA-3.6H Series— INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)

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.

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 generators 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 breakers (Figure 9) in the OFF position before starting.

Figure 9. Main Circuit 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.Placethechokelever (Figure11)inthe"CLOSED"position if starting a cold engine.

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.

Figure 12. Generator Operation Switch (ON)

5.Grasp the starter grip (Figure 13) and slowly pull it out.The resistancebecomesthehardestatacertainposition,corre- sponding 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 rope after pulling. Allow it to rewind as soon as possible.

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