Multiquip GA-6HRS - Manual (Page 24)

pAgE 24 — ga6HR/ga6HRS 60 hz gENERATOR• OpERATiON ANd pARTs mANuAl — REv. #0 (08/12/14)
OPERATION
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 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. Always place circuit breaker (Figure 13)
in the OFF position before starting.
Figure 13. Main Circuit Breaker (OFF)
starting the Engine (Recoil start)
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 14) in the ON
position.
Figure 14. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON)
2. Place the choke lever (Figure 15) in the ClOsEd
position if starting a cold engine.
NOTICE
Both model generators are equipped with a GFCI
sensing module. The purpose of this module is to
sense a ground fault during operation of the generator
and shut down the generator once the ground fault has
been detected.
Multiquip recommends that the GFCI sensing module
be tested before each use of the generator. Reference
the maintenance section of this manual for the testing
of the GFCI sensing module.
ON
OFF
Figure 15. Choke Lever
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 15) in the OpeN position
if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
4. Place the generator's operation switch (Figure 16) in
the ON position.
Figure 16. Operation Switch (ON)
5. If your generator is a recoil start only (no battery), grasp
the starter grip (Figure 17) and slowly pull it out. The
resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position,
corresponding to the compression point. Pull the starter
grip briskly and smoothly for starting.
Proceed to step 6 if your unit is an electric start model
(battery installed).
Figure 17. Starter Grip
OFF
ON
ON
GA6HR
GA6HRS
NOTICE
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..