Operator`s manual
STOPPING PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the AC electrical load from the generator and allow the generator to run for 3 to 5 minutes
to
sta-
bilize its operating temperatures.
2.
Depress the STOP switch and hold it until the generator
is
completely stopped.
3.
Now
release the STOP switch.
Break-In
Precautions
Because the generator set operates at 1800 rpm to produce 60 hertz,
or
at 1500 rpm
to
produce 50 hertz,
control
of
the generator's engine break-in
is
governed by the current drawn from the generator. Do
not
at-
tempt
to
break-in your generator set by running it without a load.
Upon starting the generator set, check for proper
AC
oU1put
and engine operation; both are related. For the
first
10 hours of the generator's operation, run the generator set between 20 and 60 percent
of
full-load.
After the first 10 hours
of
the generator's operation, the load may be increased to the rated full-load output.
Periodically vary the load.
Avoid overload at
all times.
An
overload
is
signalled by a smoky exhaust, with reduced output voltage and
frequency. Monitor the current being drawn from the generator and keep
it within the generator's rating.
Be
aware
of
motor
starting loads and the high current draw required for starting motors. This is upward of
3 - 5 times the amperage draw during normal running (see page
57
for an "Amps for Starting" chart).
Starting
Under
Normal
Conditions
Follow the procedure below for
roU1ine
starting of the generator:
Check the engine's lubricating oil level prior
to
each day's use. Add oil as needed and maintain the oil level
at the high mark on the dipstick.
Check the coolant level
in
the plastic recovery tank.
NOTE: Excessive loss of fresh water coolant from the plastic recovery tank indicates a cool-
ing system leak. Check the entire cooling system, as well as the coolant recovery system,
and pressurize the system
to
locate the leak.
In
cases
of
excessive coolant loss, the system
l11.US1
be refilled as outlined under the "PREPARATIONS FOR STARTING" section of this
manual, page
27.
Visually examine the unit; look
for
any abnormalities and correct them as needed.
Check
to
make sure there is sufficient fuel
in
the tank and examine the filter/water separator bowls
for
con-
taminants. Clean and drain the bowls as needed.
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