Portable Generator User Manual

GA-6H/GA-6HA A.C. GENERATORS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/02/05) — PAGE 25
GA-6H/GA-6HA — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)
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
generators in the field.
Before Starting the Engine
1. Be sure to
disconnect all electrical loads
from the
generator
s
prior to starting the engine.
2. NEVER start the engine with the main
circuit breaker
in the “ON" position. Always place this circuit breakers
(Figure 10) in the OFF position before starting.
2. Place the
choke lever
(Figure 12) in the "
CLOSED
" position
if starting a
cold
engine.
Figure 11. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
Figure 12. Choke Lever
3. Place the
choke lever
(Figure 12) in the "
OPEN
" position
if starting a
warm engine
or the
temperature is warm.
4. Place the
generator's operation switch
(Figure 13) in the
"
ON
" position.
5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 14) 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 14. Starter Grip
Starting the Engine
1. Place the engine
fuel valve lever
(Figure 11) to the "ON"
position.
Figure 10. Main Circuit Breaker (OFF Position)
Figure 13. Generator On/Off Switch (ON)
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DO NOT attempt to operate this
generators until the Safety, General
Information and Inspection sections of
this manual have been
read and
thoroughly understood
.
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.
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