DATA TAG

Method 2 requires a visual inspection of the data tag supplied by the electric motor manufacturer. All electrical motors have a data tag attached to their bodies that give volts, amps, phase, cycles, hp, and sometimes a code.
Volts (V) - The volts must be either 120 (110-120) or 120/240. 120/240 means that the motor can be wired to operate on 120V or 240V. Typical generators are either 120V or 120/240V.

Amps (A) - Indicates the amps required to RUN the electric motor but doesn't consider STARTING or LOADED power requirements.

Phase (PH) - The most commonly used generators can power only single phase motors only.

Horsepower (HP) - Rating of how much work an electric motor can perform.

Code - This isn't always supplied on the data tag. It represents the maximum STARTING power required of the electric motor.

Cycles (Hz) - All of U.S. electric appliances run at 60 cycles per second.

Read the Motor Mfg. Tag

Volts
Amps
Phase
Hp
Code
Cycles