MULTIQUIP GAW180HE Operation And Parts Manual page 10

ENGINE SAFETY
DANGER
„ The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon
monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can
cause death if inhaled.
„ The engine of this equipment
requires an adequate free
fl ow of cooling air. NEVER
operate this equipment in
any enclosed or narrow area
where free fl ow of the air is
restricted. If the air fl ow is
restricted it will cause injury to people and property and
serious damage to the equipment or engine.
WARNING
„ NEVER operate the engine with heat shields or
guards removed.
„ DO NOT remove the engine oil drain plug while
the engine is hot. Hot oil will gush out of the engine
crankcase and severely scald any persons in the general
area of the generator.
CAUTION
„ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold,
muffl er or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool
before servicing equipment.
NOTICE
„ NEVER run engine without an air fi lter or with a dirty air
fi lter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air fi lter
frequently to prevent engine malfunction.
„ NEVER tamper with the factory settings
of the engine or engine governor. Damage
to the engine or equipment can result
if operating in speed ranges above the
maximum allowable.
„ State Health Safety Codes and Public Resources
Codes specify that in certain locations, spark arresters
must be used on internal combustion engines that use
hydrocarbon fuels. A spark arrester is a device designed
to prevent accidental discharge of sparks or fl ames
from the engine exhaust. Spark arresters are qualifi ed
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FUEL SAFETY
„ DO NOT add fuel to equipment if it is placed inside truck
GAW-180HEA
NORMAL
V 120 20A 0N
120
ARC FORCE SOFT REGULATOR HARD 25A OFF
100 AC VOLTMETER 25 IDLE OPERATION
CONTROL SWITCH
60 140
TEST
30 180 BREAKER AC CIRCUIT 120V
CURRENT MIN. REGULATOR MAX. GFCI START SWITCH
PROTECTED
„ DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible
„ ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from
„ ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with
„ DO NOT fi ll the fuel tank while the engine is running
„ DO NOT overfi ll tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it
„ Store fuel in appropriate containers, in well-ventilated
SAFETY INFORMATION
and rated by the United States Forest Service for this
purpose. In order to comply with local laws regarding
spark arresters, consult the engine distributor or the
local Health and Safety Administrator.
DANGER
bed with plastic liner. Possibility exists of explosion or
fi re due to static electricity.
FUEL
FUEL
NORMAL
V 120
120
SOFT HARD 25A
ARC FORCE REGULATOR
100 AC VOLTMETER 25
60 140
TEST
AC CIRCUIT
30 180 BREAKER
MIN. MAX.
CURRENT REGULATOR GFCI
PROTECTED
fl uids. Gasoline fuel is extremely fl ammable and its
vapors can cause an explosion if ignited.
sparks and open fl ames.
fl ammable liquids.
or hot.
comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system.
areas and away from sparks and fl ames.
PLASTIC
TRUCK-BED
LINER
120V
R
METE
AC VOLT
240/1 20V ER
RUN FULL POW CH
AC CIRC UIT SWIT
STOP BREA KER
ATION
OPER CH
IDLE ROL SWIT 240V
CONT
M OIL
ALAR
120V
GFCI
GND
HO ND
A
GAW-180HEA
20A 0N
OFF
IDLE
OPERATION
CONTROL
SWITCH
120V
START SWITCH