Product Manual

Troubleshooting
42 Owner’s Manual for Stationary Diesel Generators
23. Remove negative battery cable (black) from nega-
tive (-) battery terminal.
24. Remove positive battery cable (red) from positive
(+) battery terminal.
25. Remove two screws to release battery hold-down
clamp from platform, or loosen strap and position
away from tray.
26. Remove battery and store in a cool, dry room.
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection
site or recycling facility to obtain information on local
recycling processes. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council International website
at: http://batterycouncil.org
27. Install left side access panel. See Remove Side
Access Panels.
NOTE: On 2.5L models, start ten screws to install lou-
vered air intake panel. Alternately tighten screws to 90
in-lbs (10 Nm).
28. Thoroughly clean and wipe down generator.
Return to Service From Storage
Proceed as follows to return unit to service after storage:
1. Thoroughly clean and wipe down generator.
2. Remove left side access panel. See Remove Side
Access Panels.
NOTE: On 2.5L models, remove ten screws to release
louvered air intake panel.
3. Install battery onto tray oriented with negative (–)
battery post toward front of enclosure.
4. Install two screws with nylon washers to secure
battery hold-down clamp to tray, or tighten strap
over top of battery.
5. Check battery. See Check Battery Condition/
Fluid Level.
6. Install positive battery cable onto positive (+) bat-
tery terminal.
7. Install negative battery cable onto negative (-) bat-
tery terminal.
8. Install left side access panel. See Remove Side
Access Panels.
NOTE: On 2.5L models, start ten screws to install lou-
vered air intake panel. Alternately tighten screws to 90
in-lbs (10 Nm).
9. Remove right side access panel. See Remove
Side Access Panels.
10. Check oil level and add oil as necessary. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
11. Open viewing window. See Open Viewing Win-
dow.
12. Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and install
7.5 amp fuse.
13. Set MLCB switch to ON (CLOSED).
14. Press MANUAL on control panel to start engine. A
blue LED illuminates to verify system is in MAN-
UAL.
15. Allow engine to run until it is reaches normal oper-
ating temperature. Inspect for leaks while engine is
running.
16. Press OFF on control panel. A red LED illuminates
to verify system is OFF.
17. Install right side access panel. See Remove Side
Access Panels.
18. Turn on utility power to transfer switch.
19. Press AUTO on control panel. A green LED illumi-
nates to verify system is in AUTO.
20. Reset time and date.
21. Close viewing window.
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases.
Always disconnect negative battery cable
first to avoid spark. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
(000238)
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
(000228)
(000133)
WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases.
Always connect positive battery cable first to
avoid spark. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
(000167a)
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Do not make battery
connections in reverse. Doing so will result
in equipment damage.