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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL MODEL GA-2.5H PORTABLE AC GENERATOR (HONDA GASOLINE ENGINE) S/N 5496762 AND BELOW S/N 5496763 AND ABOVE Revision #4 (10/07/05) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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NOTE PAGE GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) — PAGE 3...
Applicable Model Number ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ Quantity, Part Number and Description of Each Part NOTE GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) — PAGE 5 PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Choose from three easy options: (Dealers Only)
CAUTION You CAN be INJURED if you DO NOT follow these directions. PAGE 6 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) GA-2.5H — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS HAZARD SYMBOLS Potential hazards associated with the operation of a MQ GA-2.5H Portable Generator will be referenced with Hazard...
Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result. PAGE 8 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) GA-3.6H— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder.
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(GROUND ROD). See installation in this manual. ■ NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground. GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) — PAGE 9 GA-2.5H — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Maintenance Safety ■...
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Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burn causing serious injury or even death! PAGE 10 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) GA-2.5H — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Emergencies ■...
Generally, the engine's output power will decrease 3-1/2% for each 1000 feet of altitude above sea level, and 1% for each 10 F Fahrenheit above the standard temperature of 60 GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) — PAGE 11 GA-2.5H — SPECIFICATIONS (GENERATOR) GA-2.5H...
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NOTE specifications quoted herein are subject to change without prior notice. PAGE 12 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) GA-2.5H — SPECIFICATIONS (ENGINE) i f i o i t...
■ 20 amp main circuit breaker ■ AC Voltmeter ■ Ground Terminal (S/N 5496762 and below) PAGE 14 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) GA-2.5H — GENERAL INFORMATION Excitation System The GA-2.5H generator uses a magnet attached to a flywheel to produce AC voltage from a lamp coil beneath the flywheel.
NOTE exceed the rated capacity of the generator. GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) — PAGE 15 GA-2.5H — LOAD APPLICATION To determine the running wattage for your load, multiply the running wattage as indicated by steps 1, 2, and 3 below: Motors and motor-driven equipment draw much greater current for starting than during operation.
(ground rod). Applies to units with S/N 5496762 and below. PAGE 16 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) GA-2.5H — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 2A. Generator Components ON-OFF Switch –...
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GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) — PAGE 17 GA-2.5H — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 15. Fuel Cock Lever – Turn this lever downward to start (down)the flow of fuel to the carburetor.
REMOVE generator from truck bed and place on ground (Figure 3) to refuel. This possibility exist of fire or explosion due to static electricity. PAGE 18 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) MQ GA-2.5H — GENERATOR REFUELING Figure 3. Generator Refueling...
DO NOT place the generator on slopes, the possibility exists that the generator could slide. GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) — PAGE 19 GA-2.5H — INSTALLATION Indoor Installation Exhaust gases from gasoline engines are extremely poisonous.
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At the generator, connect the terminal of the ground cable between the lock washer and the nut (Figure 4) and tighten the nut fully. Connect the other end of the ground cable to a suitable earth ground (ground rod). Figure 4. Generator Grounding PAGE 20 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05)
(Figure 5) has a ground as shown in Figure. Figure 5. Ground Cables/Plugs GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) — PAGE 21 Extension Cable When electric power is to be provided to various tools or loads at some distance from the generator, extension cords are normally used.
Figure 11. Choke Lever GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) — PAGE 23 GA-2.5H — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE) 3. Place the choke lever (Figure 11) in the " OPEN " position if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
2. Place the main circuit breaker (Figure 16) in the ON position. Figure 16. Main Circuit Breaker (ON) PAGE 24 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) GA-2.5H — INITIAL START-UP ENGINE/OPERATION Stopping The Engine Normal Shutdown 1.
■ Clean all external parts of the generating set with a cloth. ■ Cover the generating set and store in a clean, dry place. GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) — PAGE 25...
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. t n ) 3 ( a i c PAGE 26 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) MQ GA-2.5H — MAINTENANCE (ENGINE) t n i c i v e c i...
" o i s " n PAGE 30 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) GA-2.5H — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) diagnosis based on the Engine Troubleshooting (Table 7) information shown below and on the proceeding page. If...
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B " " K e " GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) — PAGE 31 GA-2.5H — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE) i t c a t - l i f...
. " T V " . " T PAGE 32 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) GA-2.5H — TROUBLESHOOTING (GENERATOR) diagnosis based on the Generator Troubleshooting (Table 8) information shown below and on the preceding page. If the problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit just as it is and consult our company's business office or service plant.
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Multiquip. Other entries will be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. PAGE 34 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) QTY. Column Numbers Used - Item quantity can be indicated by a number, a blank entry, or A/R.
GA-2.5H — NAMEPLATE AND DECALS. Machine Safety Decals The GA-2.5H portable generator is equipped with a number of safety decals (see below). These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below shows these decals as they appear on the machine.
4. Freight is at the sender’s expense. All PAGE 78 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS parts must be returned freight prepaid to Multiquip’s designated receiving...
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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL UNITED STATES Multiquip Corporate Office 18910 Wilmington Ave. Tel. (800) 421-1244 Carson, CA 90746 Fax (800) 537-3927 Contact: mq@multiquip.com Mayco Parts 800-306-2926 Fax: 800-672-7877 310-537-3700 Fax: 310-637-3284 Service Department 800-421-1244...
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