Components (Generator) - MULTIQUIP GA6HR Operating Manual

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17. Fuel gauge – This gauge is located on top of the fuel
tank. Read this gauge to determine when fuel is low.
18. Fuel Tank Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded
gasoline to the fuel tank. Replenish with clean unleaded
gasoline. Make sure cap is tightened securely. dO
NOT over fill.
19. Fuel Tank – Capacity is 5 gallons (19 liters). Fill with
unleaded gasoline.
20. Recoil starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method.
Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull
briskly and smoothly.
21. Engine Oil Filler Cap – Remove this cap/dipstick
when the adding of engine oil is required. See Table 2
for recommended type engine oil.
22. Engine Oil drain plug – Remove this drain plug
when draining of the oil from the engine crankcase
is required. Fill with recommended type oil as listed
in Table 4.
23. Air Cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from
entering the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of air
filter cannister to gain access to filter element. NEvER
run the engine without an air cleaner.
24. muffler/heat shield – Used to reduce noise and
emissions. NEvER touch this heat shield when the
generator/welder is in use. Always allow time for engine
to cool before servicing.
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Figure 8. Generator Components (Continued)

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25. spark plug – Provides spark to the ignition system.
Set spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch)
Clean spark plug once a week.
26. Fuel Cock lever – Turn this lever downward to start
(down)the flow of fuel into the carburetor. Turn upward
to stop (up) the flow of fuel.
27. Choke lever – Used for starting the engine. Close
the choke lever when starting a cold engine or in
cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel
mixture. Open the choke lever if starting a warm engine
or in warm weather conditions.
28. Transport handle (Option) – When transporting of
the generator is required, lift up on each handle and
engage locking pin. Part of wheel kit assembly
29. support stand (Option) – Supports the generator,
part of wheel kit assembly
30. Foam-Filled Tires (Option) – Provided for ease of
transport. Replace with only recommended tires.
NOTICE
This hONdA engine is equipped with a low oil
shutdown capability. A built in sensor will automatically
turn off the engine should the oil level fall below a safe
operating condition. Make sure the generators is placed
on level ground. Placing the generators on level ground
will ensure that the low oil sensor will function properly.
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