GA-6H/GA-6HA — 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 10) in the OFF position before starting.

Figure 10. Main Circuit Breaker (OFF Position)

Starting the Engine

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

Figure 11. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)

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

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. Generator On/Off Switch (ON)

5.Grasp the starter grip (Figure 14) and slowly pull it out.The resistancebecomesthehardestatacertainposition,corre- sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly and smoothly for starting.

Figure 14. 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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ga-6h, GA-6HA specifications

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