Initial Start-Up (Engine) - MULTIQUIP GA4.5RA Operation And Parts Manual

CAUTION - READ MANUAL
DO NOT attempt to operate this
generator until the Safety, General
Information and Inspection sections of
this manual have been read and
thoroughly understood .
DO NOT attempt to operate this generator until the Safety,
General Information and Inspection sections of this manual have
been read and thoroughly understood .
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the trash generator. It is extremely important that this
section be read carefully before attempting to use the generator
in the field.
Before Starting the Engine
1. Be sure to disconnect all electrical loads from the
generator prior to starting the engine.
2. NEVER start the engine with the main circuit breaker
in the "ON" position. Place the main circuit breaker
(Figure 9) in the OFF position.
Figure 9. Main Breaker (OFF Position)
Starting the Engine
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 10) to the "ON"
position. "
Figure 10. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
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2. Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the " CLOSED " position
if starting a cold engine.
Figure 11. Choke Lever
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the " OPEN " position
if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
4. Place the operation switch (Figure 12) in the " RUN "
position.
Figure 12. Operation Switch (RUN)
5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 13) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly
and smoothly for starting.
Figure 13. Starter Grip
CAUTION - RECOIL STARTER
DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end.
DO NOT release the starter knob after pulling. Allow it to
rewind as soon as possible.