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Section 2. Generator Set Operation
2.1 Prestart Checklist
To ensure continued satisfactory operation, perform the following checks or inspections before or at each startup, as designated,
and at the intervals specified in the service schedule. In addition, some checks require verification after the unit starts.
Air Cleaner. Check for a clean and installed air cleaner element to prevent unfiltered air from entering the engine.
Air Inlets. Check for clean and unobstructed air inlets.
Battery. Check for tight battery connections. Consult the battery manufacturer’s instructions regarding battery care and
maintenance.
Exhaust System. Check for exhaust leaks and blockages. Check the muffler condition.
• Inspect the exhaust system components for cracks, leaks, and corrosion. Check for tight exhaust system connections.
• Check for corroded or broken metal parts and replace them as needed.
• Check that the exhaust outlet is unobstructed.
Oil Level. Check the oil level before starting the generator set and at the intervals given in the Scheduled Maintenance section.
Maintain the oil level at or near, not over, the full mark on the dipstick.
Operating Area. Check for obstructions that could block the flow of cooling air. Keep the air intake area clean. Do not leave
rags, tools, or debris on or near the generator set.
2.2 Exercising the Generator Set
Operate the generator set without load once each week for 20 minutes. See the Exercise section for information about loaded
and unloaded exercise modes. For instructions to set the exerciser, see the Setting the Exerciser section.
2.3 Generator Set Operation
DANGER
Hazardous voltage. Moving parts.
Will cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when all guards and electrical enclosures are in place.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide.
Can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death.
The exhaust system must be leakproof and routinely inspected.
Generator set operation. Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide is an odorless,
colorless, tasteless, nonirritating gas that can cause death if inhaled for even a short time. Avoid breathing exhaust fumes when
working on or near the generator set. Never operate the generator set inside a building. Never operate the generator set where
exhaust gas could seep inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building through windows, air intake vents, or other
openings.