Initial Start-Up (Engine) - MULTIQUIP GDP-5H Operation And Parts Manual

CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION CAUTION
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 portable 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 60 or 180 Hz circuit
breakers in the "ON" position. Place both circuit breakers
(Figure 11) in the OFF position.
Figure 11. 60 and 180 Hz
Circuit Breakers (OFF Position)
Starting the Engine
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 12) to the "ON"
position. "
Figure 12. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
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GDP-5H — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)
2. Place the choke lever (Figure 13) in the " CLOSED " position
if starting a cold engine.
Figure 13. Choke Lever
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 13) in the " OPEN " position
if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
4. Place the generator ON/OFF switch (Figure 14) in the " ON
" position.
Figure 14. Generator On/Off Switch (ON)
5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 15) 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.
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CAUTION CAUTION
DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end.
DO NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it to
rewind as soon as possible.
Figure 15. Starter Grip