Operating Procedures - Makita G12010R Instructions For Use Manual

5. OPERATING PROCEDURES

STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION
Check the oil level before each operations. (See page 6)
Perform the specified Daily Inspection to see if it is in normal condition.
(1) Make sure that the no-fuse breaker is
off.
(2) Turn the fuel cock to the vertical
(open) position
(3) Turn the key switch to the
position.
If the engine won't start, turn the
switch back to
"RUN"
wait for approximately 10 seconds to
try it again.
NOTE :
You might have to keep the starter
running for at least 3 to 5 seconds,
since the engine incorporates the
mechanism in it where the ignition
circuit is activated by the increase of
hydraulic pressure.
In the following occasion, two or three
trials may be required for starting the
engine :
(1) The very first starting of a new
generator.
(2) After the refueling of the engine
which has been stopped due to fuel
shortage.
(3) Starting after the oil filter change.
(4) Warm the engine up for a minute or
two. Longer time would be needed
in cold weather.
START
" "
position and then
11
CLOSE
OPEN
RUN
STOP
S T O P
ON
OFF
CLOSE
START