Baldor DG Series, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
PRIOR TO STARTING THE UNIT:
1. Locate and set up the generator set in an open, dry, well ventilated and reasonably level
location.
OPERATING THIS UNIT IN AN AREA NOT SUITABLE FOR IT'S PROPER USE
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT, SEVERE INJURY, OR DEATH. SEE
"LOCATION INFORMATION" SECTION LOCATED ELSEWHERE IN THIS MANUAL.
2. If grounding is required for your application, make sure your unit is grounded properly.
3. Check the engine's oil level and add whatever amount of oil is necessary to bring it up to
the level that is recommended by the engine manufacturer.
4. Check the engine's fuel level and add if necessary.
NEVER REFUEL THE GENERATOR SET WHEN IT IS HOT OR RUNNING.
5. Open the fuel valve on the fuel tank.
6. If the engine is equipped with a fuel valve open it at this time.
7. Check the fuel system for fuel leaks and repair them prior to starting the engine.
WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL AND ALLOW IT TO DRY PRIOR TO STARTING
THE ENGINE.
8. Disconnect or "turn Off" all external loads.
9. Make sure all circuit breakers are set (pushed in).
STARTING THE GEN SET:
1. If the generator's control panel has an engine 'On/Off' switch on it, turn it on at this time.
(On the DG3E units the run/stop lever must be in the run position.)
2. Either push the engine's start switch or turn the key switch fully clockwise to engage the
electric start motor.
3. Do not allow the starter motor to crank for more than 10 seconds at a time.
4. Allow 20 seconds between starter motor cranking attempts.
5. Once the engine has started, release the starting switch and do not attempt to re-engage it.
Power is now present . Connect or 'turn on' the loads you wish to operate.
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