Product Manual

7
Operation
WARNING
EXHAUST GAS IS DEADLY!
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas. Carbon monoxide is poisonous
and can cause unconsciousness and death. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:
• Dizziness • Throbbing in Temples • Nausea
• Muscular Twitching • Headache • Vomiting
• Weakness and Sleepiness • Inability to Think Clearly
IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCES ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, GET OUT INTO THE FRESH
AIR IMMEDIATELY. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Shut down the genset and do not op-
erate it until it has been inspected and repaired.
Never sleep in the vehicle with the genset running unless the vehicle is equipped with a working car-
bon monoxide detector. Primary protection against poisoning due to inhaling carbon monoxide, how-
ever, consists of proper installation of the exhaust system and inspections every day (every eight
hours of operation) for visible and audible exhaust system leaks.
CONDUCTING THE PRE-START CHECKS
Before the first start of the day and after every eight
hours of operation, inspect the genset as instructed
under CONDUCTING GENERAL INSPECTIONS
(Page 13). Keep a log of maintenance and the hours
run and perform any maintenance that may be due.
See Returning the Genset to Service (Page 11) if
the vehicle has been in storage.
Before each start:
1. Make sure all vehicle CO detectors are work-
ing.
2. Check for signs of fuel and exhaust leaks and
for damage to the exhaust system.
3. Turn off the air conditioner and other large ap-
pliances.
PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system should be primed after replacing
the fuel filter or running the genset out of fuel. To
prime the fuel system hold the control switch down
in its Stop position for at least 1 minute.
STARTING THE GENSET
Start the genset from the genset control panel or re-
mote control panel inside the vehicle.
1. Push and hold the switch at START until the
genset starts. The status indicator light on the
switch flashes during preheat and cranking. It
will come on solid when the starter disconnects,
indicating that the genset is running. (Depend-
ing on how cold it is, preheat can take up to 15
seconds, extending the time that the light
blinks.)
CAUTION
Excessive cranking can over-
heat and damage the starter motor. Do not
crank for more than 20 seconds at a time.
Wait at least 2 minutes before trying again.
2. See Troubleshooting (Page 21) if the genset
does not start after three tries.
3. For top performance and engine life, especially
in colder weather, let the engine warm up for
two minutes before connecting appliances.
4. Monitor the engine gauges if the remote panel
is so equipped. Normal readings during opera-
tion are as follows:
Oil Pressure: Approximate center of scale
Temperature: 160
°-220° F (71°-104° C)
DC Voltage: 14-15 volts.
5. Check for fuel, exhaust and coolant leaks. Stop
the genset immediately if there is a fuel, ex-
haust or coolant leak and have it repaired.