ENGINE INFORMATION
This operator's manual only covers basic day-to-day engine operating instructions. However, the
engine manufacturer's manual is included with your generator set and should be referred to for any
additional information you may need. Become familiar with and follow all the engine manufacturer's
operation, safety and maintenance guidelines.
OIL:
Use a high quality oil of the type specified in the engine owner's manual for your specific
operating conditions. Check the oil regularly, or at minimum every 5-8 hours of operation.
TO HELP PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE, CHECK THE OIL LEVEL OF THE ENGINE
REGULARLY AND MAKE SURE IT IS MAINTAINED AT THE PROPER LEVEL.
FUEL:
(Gasoline or Diesel): Fill the fuel tank prior to operation. Use a clean fuel of the
type and specification mentioned in the engine owner's manual. Do not mix oil with the fuel. Never
fuel the engine while it is running or hot as any spilled fuel may ignite on the hot surfaces. Always
shut the engine off and allow it to cool down before refueling it.
SPILLED FUEL MAY IGNITE AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE
INJURY OR EVEN DEATH IF IT WOULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANY
HOT SURFACE. NEVER REFUEL AN ENGINE WHILE IT IS HOT OR RUNNING.
ALWAYS CLEAN UP ANY SPILLED FUEL AND ALLOW IT TO DRY PRIOR TO
STARTING AN ENGINE.
OPERATING SPEED:
This generator set must be run at its proper speed in order to obtain the
electrical power it was built to produce.
All engines have a tendency to slow down when a load is applied to it. The governor on the engine
is designed to hold the operating speed as nearly constant as possible. When the load connected to
the generator set is increased, the engine is more heavily loaded and as a result the engine speed
drops slightly. This slight decrease in engine speed results in a slight decrease in generator voltage
and frequency output. This voltage and frequency variation has no appreciable effect in the
operation of motors, lights, and most appliances and tools. However, timing devices and clocks will
not keep perfect time when used on this generator.
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Summary of Contents for DG Series
Page 21: ...GENERATOR END COMPONENTRY For DG3E Generator sets 14...
Page 22: ...CONTROL BOX COMPONENTRY For DG3E Generator Sets 15...
Page 24: ...GENERATOR END COMPONENTRY For DG5E Generator sets 17...
Page 25: ...CONTROL BOX COMPONENTRY For DG5E Generator Sets 18...
Page 27: ...GENERATOR END COMPONENTRY For DG6E Generator sets 20...
Page 28: ...CONTROL BOX COMPONENTRY For DG6E Generator Sets 21...
Page 30: ...DG3E CONNECTION DIAGRAM 23...
Page 31: ...DG3E CONNECTION DIAGRAM W LOW OIL REMOTE START 24...
Page 32: ...DG5E GENERATOR CONTROL BOX CONNECTION DIAGRAM 25...
Page 33: ...DG5E RECEPTACLE CONTROL BOX CONNECTION DIAGRAM 26...
Page 34: ...DG5 ER WIRING DIAGRAM 27...