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MQ GA-2.9R A.C. GENERATOR — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (10/28/04) — PAGE 17

MQ GA-2.9R — CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

This

ROBIN

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 generator is placed on level ground. Placing the
generator on level ground will ensure that the low oil sensor will
function properly.

NOTE

Operation/ON-OFF Switches –

Place engine

ON/OFF

switch in the

"ON"

position for normal operation.

To turn-

off the generator place switch in the "

OFF

" position.

Generator Housing –

Contains the rotor, rectifer field

coil assembly, aramature, bearings and other components
that make up generator asembly.

Spark Plug –

Provides spark to the ignition system. Set

spark plug gap to 0.6 - 0.7 mm (0.024 - 0.028 inch). Clean
spark plug once a week.

Muffler/Heat Shield –

Used to reduce noise and emissions.

NEVER

touch this

heat shield

when the generator is in

use. Always allow time for the generator to cool down before
performing maintenance.

. Oil Dipstick/ Filler Cap–

Remove the filler cap dipstick

when checking the engine oil level. Add engine oil through
this filler port. See Table 4 for recommended type engine
oil.

. Oil Drain Plug –

Remove this plug to drain engine oil from

the crankcase.

. Carburetor Fuel Cup –

Inspect the fuel cup weekly for

water and dirt. Clean as referenced in the maintenance
section of this manual.

. 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.

. Fuel Cock Lever –

Turn this lever

downward

start

(down)the flow of fuel to the carburetor. Turn

upward

stop (

)

the flow of fuel.

. Throttle Lever –

Used to adjust engine RPM speed. This

unit is set at the factory and is not adjustable.

. Recoil Starter (Pull Rope) –

Used for manual-starting of

the engine. Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt, then
pull briskly and smoothly.

. Engine –

This generator uses a 5.1 HP

ROBIN

air-

cooled, 4-stroke , single cylinder, overhead camshaft
gasoline engine. Engine uses unleaded fuel.

. 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.

. Fuel Gauge –

Read this gauge to determine when fuel is

low

. Fuel Gauge/Tank –

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. Fuel tank capacity is 3.17 gallons (12 liters).

. Lifting Bail Eye –

Attach a rope or chain to this lifting eye

when lifting of the generator is required. Never stand
underneath the generator while it is being lifted. Place lifting
eye in down position when not in use.

120V Output Receptacle –

This

NEMA L5-20R twist-

lock receptacle will provide 120V, 20 amps, 60 Hz.

GFCI Receptacle –

This receptacle will provide 120V at

all times.

AC-Voltmeter –

This voltmeter indicates (with a mark) the

rated 60 Hz, single phase output voltage. In addition the
voltmeter can also be used as a diagnostic tool. If the
voltmeter indicator (needle) is below the rated voltage,
engine problems may exist (low/high RPM's). To prevent
damage to the generator or power tools turn the generator

OFF

and consult your authorized

service dealer.

Main Circuit Breaker –

This single-pole 22 amp breaker

protects the generator from short circuiting or overloading.
When starting the generator

always

have the circuit breaker

placed in the "

OFF

" position.

Ground –