Multiquip Portable Generator (Honda GX160 Gasoline Engine) GAC2.2H - Manual (Page 18)

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cOMpOnents (generatOr)
8. muffler/Heat shield – Used to reduce noise and
emissions. NeveR touch this heat shield when the
generator/welder is in use. Always allow time for engine
to cool before servicing.
9. air cleaner – Prevents dirt and other debris from
entering the fuel system. Remove wing-nut on top of air
filter cannister to gain access to filter element. NeveR
run the engine without an air cleaner.
10. spark plug – Provides spark to the ignition system.
Set spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.028 - 0.031 inch)
Clean spark plug once a week.
11. Fuel Tank cap – Remove cap to add unleaded
gasoline to the fuel tank. Replenish with clean unleaded
gasoline. Make sure cap is tightened securely. dO
NOT over fill.
12. Fuel cock lever – Turn lever downward to start (down)
the flow of fuel into the carburetor. Turn upward to stop
(up) the flow of fuel.
13. choke lever – Used for starting the engine. Close
the choke lever when starting a cold engine or in
cold weather conditions. The choke enriches the fuel
mixture. Open the choke lever if starting a warm engine
or in warm weather conditions.
Figure 4. Generator Components (Continued)
14. Throttle lever – Regulates engine speed.
15. engine – This generator uses a 5.0 HP Honda air-
cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder, overhead camshaft
gasoline engine. Engine uses unleaded gasoline.
16. engine Oil drain plug – Remove this plug to drain
engine oil from the crankcase.
17. Recoil starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method.
Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull
briskly and smoothly.
18. Fuel Tank – Fuel tank capacity is 3.16 gallons (12 liters)
19. Fuel gauge – This gauge is located on top of the fuel
tank. Read this gauge to determine when fuel is low.
NOTICE
This HONda engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown
capability. A built in sensor will automatically turn off the
engine should the oil level fall below a safe operating
condition. Make sure the generators is placed on level
ground. Placing the generators on level ground will
ensure that the low oil sensor will function properly.