Multiquip PORTABLE DC WELDER/AC GENERATOR (GASOLINE ENGINE) GAW-135H - Manual (Page 24)

PAGE 24 — GAW-135H DC WELDER/AC GENERATOR — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/23/04)
GAW-135H — INITIAL START-UP (ENGINE)
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 8) in the OFF position.
2. Place the choke lever (Figure 10) in the " CLOSED " position
if starting a cold engine.
Figure 9. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position)
Figure 10. Choke Lever
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 10) in the " OPEN " position
if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
4. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 11) in the " ON "
position.
5. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 12) 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 12. Starter Grip
z DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end.
z DO NOT release the starter knob after pulling. Allow it
to rewind as soon as
Starting the Engine
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 9) to the "ON"
position. ”
Figure 8. Main Breaker (OFF Position)
Figure 11. Engine On/Off Switch (ON)
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 .
CAUTION