Specifications

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CONDUCTING GENERAL INSPECTIONS
Inspect the genset before the first start of the day
and after every eight hours of operation.
Oil Level
Check engine oil level (Page 15).
Engine Coolant System
CAUTION
Operating the genset when coolant
level is low can cause serious engine damage.
Check the coolant level and look for coolant leaks
around the bottom of the genset and on the ground
below. Minor leaks that can be replenished by daily
additions of coolant to the recovery tank should be
repaired by a qualified service technician as soon as
possible. Larger leaks are cause for shutting down
the genset until it can be repaired.
Exhaust System
WARNING
EXHAUST GAS IS DEADLY! Do not
operate the genset if there is an exhaust leak or
any danger of exhaust gases entering or being
drawn into the vehicle.
Look and listen for exhaust system leaks while the
genset is running. Shut down the genset if a leak is
found and have it repaired before operating the gen-
set again.
Look for openings or holes between the genset
compartment and vehicle cab or living space if the
genset engine sounds louder than usual. Have all
such openings or holes closed off or sealed to pre-
vent exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
Replace dented, bent or severely rusted sections of
the tailpipe and make sure the tailpipe extends at
least 1 inch (25.4 mm) beyond the perimeter of the
vehicle.
WARNING
Do not park the vehicle in high grass
or brush. Contact with the exhaust system can
cause a fire.
Park the vehicle so that the genset exhaust gases
can disperse away from the vehicle. Barriers such
as walls, snow banks, high grass and brush and oth-
er vehicles can cause exhaust gases to accumulate
in and around the vehicle.
Do not operate power ventilators or exhaust fans
while the vehicle is standing with the genset run-
ning. The ventilator or fan can draw exhaust gases
into the vehicle.
Fuel System
Check for leaks at hose, tube and pipe fittings in the
fuel supply system while the genset is running and
while it is stopped. Check flexible fuel hose sections
for cuts, cracks, and abrasions. Make sure the fuel
line is not rubbing against other parts. Replace worn
or damaged fuel line parts before leaks occur.
WARNING
Diesel fuel leaks can lead to fire. Do
not operate the genset if operation causes fuel
to leak.
Battery Connections
Check the battery terminals for clean, tight connec-
tions. Loose or corroded connections have high
electrical resistance which makes starting harder.
See MAINTAINING THE BATTERY AND BATTERY
CONNECTIONS (Page 17).
WARNING
Arcing at battery terminals or in
light switches or other equipment, and flames or
sparks, can ignite battery gas causing severe
personal injury.
Ventilate battery area before working on or near
battery—Wear safety glasses—Do not smoke—
Switch trouble light ON or OFF away from bat-
tery—Stop genset and disconnect charger be-
fore disconnecting battery cables—Disconnect
negative (−) cable first and reconnect last.
Mechanical
Look for mechanical damage. Start the genset and
look and listen for any unusual noises and vibra-
tions.
Check the genset mounting bolts to make sure they
are secure.
Check to see that the genset air inlet and outlet
openings are not clogged with debris or blocked.
Check the engine gauges from time to time while the
genset is running (if so equipped).