Feider Machines FG4500, Instruction Manual

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NOTICE
Do not start the vehicle while the battery charging cables are connected and the generator
is running. The vehicle or the generator may be damaged.
An overloaded DC circuit will fuse the DC fuse, if this happens, replace fuse.
An overloaded DC circuit, excessive current draw by the battery, or a wiring problem will trip the
DC circuit protector (PUSH button extends out). If this happens, wait a few minutes before pushing
in the circuit protector to resume operation. If the circuit protector continues to go OFF, discontinue
charging and see your authorized generator
dealer.
Disconnecting the battery cables:
1) Stop the engine.
2) Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the generator negative (-) terminal.
3) Disconnect the other end of the negative (-) battery cable from the battery negative (-) terminal.
4) Disconnect the positive (+) battery cable from the generator positive (+) terminal.
5) Disconnect the other end of the positive (+) battery cable to the battery positive (+) terminal.
6) Connect the vehicle ground cable to the battery negative (-) terminal.
7) Reconnect the vehicle grounded battery cable.
6) High Altitude Operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be excessively rich. Performance will
decrease, and fuel consumption will increase.
High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the
carburetor and readjusting the pilot screw. If you always operate the engine at altitudes higher than
5000 feet (1500 meters) above sea level, have an authorized generator dealer perform this
carburetor modification.
Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will decrease approximately 3.5% for
each 1000 foot (300 meter) increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater
than this if no carburetor modification is made.
NOTICE
If a engine jetted for high altitude is used at a lower altitude, the lean air fuel mixture will
reduce performance and may over-heat and seriously damage the engine.