MULTIQUIP GAC2.2H Operation And Parts Manual page 20

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 .63 quarts (0.6 liters).
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Figure 7. Engine Oil Dipstick(Oil Level)
Table 4. Oil Type
season Temperature
Summer 25°C or Higher
Spring/Fall 25°C~10°C
Winter 0°C or Lower
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 determine 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!
Oil Type
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-30/20
SAE 10W-10