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loW oIl protECtIon
Low oil shutdown is a device designed to protect the engine from dam-
age in the event the oil level in the crankcase is low.
If while the engine is running, the oil gets low, it will automatically shut
itself down and will not restart until the oil is added. If the oil is low
before start-up, the generator will not start until oil is added.
notE:
The low oil shutdown mechanism is very sensitive. You must fill
the engine to the full mark on the dipstick.
oPErATIon
Pre-Start Checklist (Fig. 2)
WARNING:
Do not operate this unit until you read and understand this
instruction manual and the engine instruction manual for safety, operation
and maintenance instructions.
CAUTION:
Always check engine oil level before every start. Running
engine low of oil or out of oil could result in serious damage to the
engine.
Follow the steps listed below before starting generator:
1. Check engine oil. Refer to the engine instruction manual for correct
grade and quantity of oil.
2. Check fuel level, fill as required. See
add Engine oil
and fuel
under
Assembly.
3. Make sure generator is grounded in accordance with local require-
ments. See
Grounding the Generator
under
Assembly.
4. All electrical loads MUST be disconnected and main breaker (T) in
the OFF position.
5.
(DG4400B, DG4400BC, DG6300B, DG6300BC, DG7000B,
DG7000BC)
The idle control switch (Y) MUST be in the OFF
position.
CAUTION:
Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe
operation. Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result
in overheating of attachments and could cause a fire. Never attempt
to “speed-up” the engine to obtain more performance. Both the output
voltage and frequency will be thrown out of standard by this practice,
endangering attachments and the user. Tampering may cause damage
to the generator and voids the warranty.
CAUTION:
Unplug any load from the generator before starting to
prevent permanent damage to any appliances.
6. Test the GFCI outlets (V), see
test GfCI
under
Maintenance.
Starting Generator — recoil Start
(Fig. 1, 2)
WARNING:
Do not operate this unit until you read and understand this
instruction manual and the engine instruction manual for safety, operation
and maintenance instructions.
1. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator
K
and place the main circuit breaker (T) in the
OFF position.
2.
(DG4400B, DG4400BC, DG6300B, DG6300BC,
DG7000B, DG7000BC)
Place the idle control
switch (Y) in the OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (K) on the gas tank
to the vertical (OPEN) position as shown.
4. If the engine is cold, move the choke (J) to the CLOSED position
shown. If the engine is hot, move the choke to OPEN position.
J
CLOSED
J
OPEN
OR
