Installation manual
THE
DAILY
OPERATION
CHECK
LIST
Follow this check list each day before starting your generator.
0 Record the hourmeter reading in your log (engine hours
relate to the maintenance schedule.)
0 Visually inspect the generator for fuel, oil, water leaks or
exhaust leaks
..
0 Check the oil level (dipstick).
0 Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank.
0 Check your diesel fuel supply.
0 Look for clean fuel in the fuel/separator transparent bowl.
0 Check for loose wires at the alternator.
0 Check the starting batteries (weekly).
0 Check drive belts for wear and proper tension (weekly).
START
THE
GENERATOR
(See STARTING PROCEDURES on previous pages).
Allow the engine to warm up for 5 to
10 minutes to reach
~n
operating temperature
of
140° to 150°F (60°-66°C) before
applying AC loads. Apply loads systematically allowing the
generator to adjust to each load before applying the next.
Check the gauges for proper oil pressure, operating
temperature, and DC voltage.
NOTE:
Some unstable running
may
occur in a cold engine.
This condition should lessen as normal operating
temperature is reached
and
loads are applied.
A
CAUTION:
Do
not
operate
the
generator
for
long
periods
of
time
without
a
load
being
placed
on
the
generator.
STOPPING
THE
GENERATOR
Remove the major AC loads from the generator one at a
time. Allow the generator to run for a few minutes to stabi-
lize the operating temperature and depress the stop switch.
(See
STOPPING PROCEDURES
on
previous pages.)
Engines
&
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