Multiquip pOrtable generatOr (HOnda gX340 gasOline engine) gaC6HZ - Manual (Page 18)

page 18 — gaC-6HZ 60 HZ geNeRaTOR• OpeRaTiON aNd paRTs maNual — Rev. #1 (03/31/10)
120V
240V
OFF
240 V
120
BOUTON DE DEMARRAGE
START BUTTON
AC VOLTMETER VOLTOMETRE CA ON
OFF
ON
OFF
MARCHE MARCHE
INTERRUPTEUR
DE OPERATION
OPERATION SWITCH CONTROL DE RALENTI
IDLE CONTROL
ARRET ARRET AC CIRCUIT BREAKER
(for main)
INTERRUPTEUR DE COURANT PRINCIPAL
GAC-6HZ
POWERED by Honda Engines 211052
GFCI CIRCUIT BREAKER INTERRUPTEUR DE COURANT
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20
19
21
22
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16 17
18
13
12
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Fuel Tank Cap – Remove this cap to add unleaded
gasoline to the fuel tank. Replenish with clean unleaded
gasoline. Make sure cap is tightened securely. dO
NOT over fill
16. 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
17. Fuel Cock lever – Turn this lever downward to start
(down)the flow of fuel into the carburetor. Turn upward
to stop (up) the flow of fuel.
18. engine Oil Filler Cap – Remove this cap/dipstick
when the adding of engine oil is required. See Table 4
for recommended type engine oil.
19. engine Oil drain plug – Remove this drain plug
when draining of the oil from the engine crankcase
is required. Fill with recommeded type oil as listed in
Table 4.
20. Recoil starter (pull rope) – Manual-starting method.
Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull
briskly and smoothly.
21. Fuel Tank – Fuel tank capacity is 5 gallons (19 liters)
22. 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.
COMpOnents (generatOr)
Figure 4. Generator Components (continued)