GAW-135H DC WELDER/AC GENERATOR — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (06/23/04) — PAGE 23
GAW-135H — PRE-INSPECTION (ENGINE)
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Removal)
3. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler
neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4. If the oil level is low (Figure 6), fill to the edge of the oil filler
hole with the recommended oil type (Table 4). Maximum oil
capacity is .63 quarts (0.6 liters)
Figure 6. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Before Starting
1.
Read safety instructions at the
beginning of manual.
2.
Clean the generator, removing dirt
and dust, particularly the engine
cooling air inlet, carburetor and air
cleaner.
3.
Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace
air filter with a new one as required.
4.
Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry
compressed air.
5.
Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
Fuel Check
1. Close the fuel cock before filling the fuel tank.
2. Remove the fuel cap located on top of fuel tank.
3. Read the fuel gauge located on top of the fuel tank (Figure 7) to
determin if the fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish with
clean unleaded fuel
.
Engine Oil Check
1.
To check the engine oil level, place the generator on secure
level ground with the engine stopped.
2.
Remove the filler dipstick from the engine oil filler hole
(Figure 5) and wipe clean.
ALWAYS
wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the generator.
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4. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration.
DO
NOT
top-off fuel.
DO NOT
fill the tank beyond capacity.
Wipe up any spilled fuel
immediately!
Figure 7. Fuel Gauge
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can
be dangerous if mishandled.
DO NOT
smoke while refueling.
DO NOT
attempt to
refuel the generator if the engine is
hot!
,
running or in the dark
.
DANGER EXPLOSIVE FUEL
DANGER EXPLOSIVE FUEL
DANGER EXPLOSIVE FUEL
DANGER EXPLOSIVE FUEL
DANGER EXPLOSIVE FUEL
NEVER
operate the generator in a confined
area or enclosed area structure that does
not provide ample
free flow of air
.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
