MULTIQUIP GA4.5RA Operation And Parts Manual page 17

12. 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.
13. Fuel Cock Lever – Turn this lever downward to start
(down)the flow of fuel to the carburetor. Turn upward to
stop ( up ) the flow of fuel.
14. Throttle Lever – Used to adjust engine RPM speed. This
unit is set at the factory and is not adjustable.
15. Engine – This generator uses a 9.0 HP ROBIN air-
cooled, 4-stroke , single cylinder, overhead camshaft
gasoline engine. Engine uses unleaded fuel.
16. Recoil Starter (Pull Rope) – Used for manual-starting of
the engine. Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt, then
pull briskly and smoothly.
17. 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.
18. Muffler/Heat Shield – Used to reduce noise and emissions.
NEVER touch this heat shield when the generator is in
use. Always allow time for the generator to cool down before
performing maintenance.
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GA-4.5R/GA-4.5RA — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Figure 2E. Generator Controls and Components (continued)
19. Oil Dipstick/ Filler Cap– Remove the filler cap dipstick
when checking the engine oil level. Add engine oil through
this filler port. See Table 4 for recommended type engine
oil.
20. Oil Drain Plug – Remove this plug to drain engine oil from
the crankcase.
21. Carburetor Fuel Cup – Inspect the fuel cup weekly for
water and dirt. Clean as referenced in the maintenance
section of this manual.
22. Spark Plug – Provides spark to the ignition system. Set
spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 inch). Clean
spark plug once a week
23. Generator Housing – Contains the rotor, rectifer field
coil assembly, aramature, bearings and other components
that make up generator asembly.
24. Fuel Gauge – Read this gauge to determine when fuel is
low .
25. Fuel Gauge/Tank – 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. Fuel tank capacity is 5 gallons (19 liters).