Installation manual
PREPARATIONS
FOR
INITIAL
START-UP
PRESTART
INSPECTION
Before starting your generator for the fIrst time
or
after a
prolonged layoff, check the following items:
• Make certain the cooling water thru-hull petcock
is
open.
• Check the engine oil level: add oil to maintain the level at
the full mark on the dipstick.
• Check the fuel supply and examine the fuel fIlter/separator
bowls
for
contaminants.
• Check the DC electrical system. Inspect wire connections
and battery cable connections.
• Check load leads for correct connections as specifIed in
the wiring diagrams.
• EXamine the air inlet and outlet for air flow obstructions
(Soundguard).
•
Be
sure no other generator
or
utility power
is
connected
to
the load lines.
•
Be
sure that in power systems with a neutral line that the
neutral is properly grounded (or ungrounded) as the system
requires, and that generator neutral is properly connected
to
the
load neutral.
In
single phase systems an incomplete
or
open
neutral can supply the wrong line-to-neutral volt-
age
on
unbalanced loads.
• Visually examine the unit. Look for loose
or
missing
parta, disconnected wires, unattached hoses, and check
threaded connections. Search for any
fuet leaks.
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CAUTION:
When
starting
the
generator,
it
is
recommended
that
aI/
AC
loads,
espeCially
large
motors,
be
switched
OFF
until
the
engine
has
come
up
to
speed
and,
in
cold
climates,
starts
to
warm
up.
This
precaution
will
prevent
damage
caused
by
unanticipated
operation
of
the
AC
machinery
and
will
prevent
a
cold
engine
from
stalling,
• Check the coolant level in both the plastic recovery tank
and at the manifold.
NOTE:
After the initial running
oj
the generator, the
air
in
the engine
s cooling system will be purged to the coolant
recovery tank.
Open the air bleed petcock to ensure that
the cooling system is purged
oj
air.
After
shutdown
and
after the engine has cooled, the coolant Jrom the recovery
tank will be drawn into the engine
s cooling system to
replace the purged
air.
BeJore subsequent operation
oJthe
generator, the engines
manifold should be topped off,
and
the coolant recovery
tank may need to be filled to the
MAX
level.
& Generators
COOLANT
RECOVERY
TANK
MAINTAIN
COOlANT
LEVEL
AT
1/2
FULL