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You can force the starter to keep cranking by disconnection the inverter output wires on the three terminals on top of the inverter. Might want to tag them so you can hook them up correctly later.
Colt beat me to it :)
I see you are holding down the decompression lever and cranking it. That lever is normally only used when pull starting it. Should be no need when using the starter.
Can you post pictures of which hole you have the spring in?
You might try holding the actuator in the WOT position and try to start it.
If it starts then slowly release the actuator and let the governor take over and see if it continues to run.
Here is a link to download GAC's adjustment procedure. It has a step or two that the -13 TM doesn't include.
It covers the tweek that may be needed to the black knob position that CallMeColt mentioned above.
Link---> Adjustment Procedure
You have a few problems from what I can see in your pictures.
The first BIG one is the black knob on the front of the mechanical governor plate is in the STOP position.
You need to loosen the knob and move it as far as it will toward the START position and then tighten the knob.
The two...
Looking at the TM I *think* doing the following will allow you to get the set started temporarily without an S1 switch.
** Do this at your own risk **
** Warning ** doing this will bypass the Fault Monitor and the set will NOT shut down due to ANY fault such as...
Low/No Oil Pressure, Overload...
The main switch is a MS27407-2
Found them in stock at Master Electronics for $32.25
Master Switch S1
Other distributors list them too
The switch isn't your average toggle switch. The contacts open and close in a unique way needed to clear the sets Fault logic until the set is started.
I noticed a few things..
The recoil start rope and handle are missing. The rope may be inside the recoil starter.
You are missing the AUX fuel pump.
The two wires that should go the the Primary Fuel Pump and two for the the intake heaters normally are routed behind the engine. Might want to...
Have you downloaded the 9-6115-639-13&P TM?
Lot's of troubleshooting information in there.
You can download TM's from the "TM" button on the top of the S.S. forum webpage.
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