MULTIQUIP GAW180 Series, Operation And Parts Manual

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GAW180HE/HEA WELDER-GENSET • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (10/01/19) — PAGE 27
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the portable welder-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
welder-generator prior to starting the engine.
2. NEVER start the engine with the AC circuit breaker
in the ON position. Always place AC circuit breaker
(Figure 14) in the
OFF
position before starting.
Figure 14. AC Circuit Breaker (OFF)
Starting the Engine (Electric Start)
1. Place the engine fuel valve lever (Figure 15) in the ON
position.
Figure 15. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (ON)
2. Place the choke lever (Figure 16) in the CLOSED
position if starting a cold engine.
Figure 16. Choke Lever
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TEST
OFF
ON
OPERATION
3. Place the choke lever (Figure 16) in the
OPEN
position
if starting a warm engine or the temperature is warm.
4. Place the generator's operation switch (Figure 17) in
the ON position.
Figure 17. Operation Switch (ON)
5. Next, press the generator's pushbutton start switch
(Figure 18) and listen for the engine to start. If starting
the welder-generator using the recoil start method,
proceed to step 11.
Figure 18. Start Switch
6. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever
(Figure 16) to the
OPEN
position. If the engine has not
started repeat steps 1 through 6.
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 loose
components.
8. Place idle control switch (Figure 19) in the
OFF
position. This will allow the engine speed to run at
about 3600 RPM's (high speed ).
Figure 19. Idle Control Switch (OFF)
ON
ON
OFF