Multiquip GAC-6HZR manual Before Starting, Engine Oil Check, Fuel Check

INSPECTION/SETUP

Before Starting

1.Read safety instructions at the beginning of manual.

2.Clean the generator, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.

3.Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace air filter with a new one as required.

4.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressed air.

5.Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness

Engine Oil Check

1.To check the engine oil level, place the generator on secure level ground with the engine stopped.

2.Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 6) and wipe clean.

Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal

3.Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.

4.If the oil level is low (Figure 7), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil capacity is 1.16 quarts (1.1 liters).

Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick(Oil Level)

Table 4. Oil Type

Season	Temperature	Oil Type
Summer	25°C or Higher	SAE 10W-30
Spring/Fall	25°C~10°C	SAE 10W-30/20
Winter	0°C or Lower	SAE 10W-10

Fuel Check

1.Close the fuel cock before filling the fuel tank.

2.Remove the fuel cap located on top of fuel tank.

3.Read the fuel gauge located on top of the fuel tank (Figure 8) to determin if the fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish with clean unleaded fuel.

Figure 8. Fuel Gauge

4.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT top-off fuel. DO NOT fill the tank beyond capacity. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately!

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