Makita G2800R Portable Generator User Manual


 
(a) Turn the engine switch to the position
"ON". (Recoil starter model only)
(b) Turn the no-fuse breaker to the "OFF"
position.
(c) Open the fuel cock.
(d) Pull the choke knob to close if the
engine is cold.
5. OPERATING PROCEDURES
STARTING THE ENGINE
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Check the oil level before each
operations as outlined on page 6.
CAUTION
ON
OFF
OPEN
CLOSE
CLOSE
CLOSE
RECOIL STARTER
HANDLE
PULL RAPIDLY
(e) Recoil starter model
Pull the starter handle slowly until
resistance is felt.
This is the "compression" point.
Return the handle to its original posi-
tion and then pull swiftly.
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts, repeat above procedures
with choke knob returned to open.
Do not fully pull out the rope.
After starting, allow the starter handle
to return to its original position while
still holding the handle.