Operating instructions

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS MANUAL
PORTABLE DIESEL GENERATOR
MODELS 3ZC06A AND 4W315A
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Table Of Contents
Figure 1
Description
This Dayton Professional portable generator is rugged
and compact. It provides dependable, trouble-free ser-
vice. The alternator is brushless with revolving fields.
Yanmar diesel engine provides long life under heavy
use. This engine is governed to maintain engine speed
of 3600 RPM under load. 3600 RPM engine speed
provides 120/240V, 60 Hz power.
This generator also includes circuit breaker protection,
spark-arresting muffler, large fuel tank, oil alert system,
electric starter (4W315A only), and a pressurized lubri-
cation system.
1. Remove generator from carton.
2. Remove any protective packaging applied to gen-
erator for shipment.
3. Check for loose or missing parts. Check for ship-
ping damage. If any parts are missing or damaged,
promptly inform dealer where you bought genera-
tor.
4. Model 4W315A only: Battery cables are in a sepa-
rate bag inside generator carton. You must install
these cables to engine. See Battery, page 8 for
installation instructions.
Unpacking
SECTION PAGE
Description ................................................................ 1
Unpacking ................................................................. 1
General Safety Information....................................... 2
Warranty ................................................................... 4
Specifications............................................................ 5
Generator Features .................................................. 6
Oil Alert System.................................................. 6
Battery Discharge Lamp..................................... 6
Full Power Selector Switch ................................ 6
Voltmeter ............................................................ 6
Electric Start ....................................................... 6
Receptacle Circuit Breaker ................................ 7
Spark Arrester .................................................... 7
Pre-Installation .......................................................... 7
Engine Oil ........................................................... 7
Checking Oil Level and Adding Oil .................... 7
Fuel..................................................................... 8
Installation ................................................................. 8
Battery....................................................................... 8
Generator Grounding .............................................. 10
Ground Fault Protection.......................................... 10
Extension Cords ..................................................... 10
Standby Installation To Home or Building .............. 10
Operation ................................................................ 11
Determining Electrical Load For Generator ..... 11
Ventilation......................................................... 12
Dust, Dirt, Rain, and Snow ............................... 12
High and Low Temperature Operation............. 12
General Information.......................................... 12
Using Receptacle ............................................. 12
Power Cord and Plug Requirements................ 12
Prestart ............................................................. 13
Starting ............................................................. 13
High Altitude Operation .................................... 15
Adding Electrical Loads.................................... 15
Disconnecting Electrical Loads ........................ 15
Stopping Engine ............................................... 15
Maintenance ........................................................... 16
Storage ................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 19
Product Identification .............................................. 21
Wiring Diagrams ..................................................... 22
Replacement Parts Lists .................................... 23-27