HONDA GA-2.5H - Manual (Page 24)

PAGE 24 — GA-2.5H A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #4 (10/07/05)
6. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever
(Figure 11 ) to the “OPEN” position. If the engine has not
started repeat steps 1 through 5.
7. Before the generator is placed into operation, run the
engine for 3-5 minutes. Check for abnormal smells, fuel
leaks, and noises that would associate with lose compo-
nents.
8. Refer to the AC voltmeter (Figure 14) on the control
panel. The voltage indicated on the voltmeter should be
120 VAC with no load applied.
Figure 14. AC Voltmeter (120 VAC)
9. If desired, verify with a voltmeter (Figure15) that 120
VAC is present at the GFCI duplex receptacle and the
120V twist-lock receptacle.
GA-2.5H — INITIAL START-UP ENGINE/OPERATION
Connecting the Load
1. Connect the load to the output receptacles.
2. Place the main circuit breaker (Figure 16) in the ON
position.
Figure 15. 120 VAC GFCI Receptacle
Stopping The Engine
Normal Shutdown
1. Place the main circuit breaker (Figure 9) in the OFF
position.
2. Remove the load from the generator, and let the engine
run at idle for 3-5 minutes with the idle control switch in
the ON position (Up)
3. Place the engine ON/OFF switch (Figure 17) in the " OFF "
position.
4. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 18) to the "OFF"
position. ”
Emergency Showdown
1. Place the engine ON/OFF swith (Figure 17) in the
"OFF" position.
Figure 18. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (OFF Position)
Figure 17. Engine ON/OFF Switch (OFF)
Figure 16. Main Circuit Breaker (ON)