Operation Manual of Diesel Generator
5. Starting
5-1 Recoil starting
(1)
Set the fuel cock at the “O”(Open) position.
(2)
Set the engine speed lever to “RUN” position.
(3)
Pull out the recoil starting handle.
a.
Pull out the handle to the point where you feel
strong resistance, and then return it to the initial
position.
b.
Push down the decompression lever. It will return automatically when the recoil starter is
pulled.
c.
Pull out the recoil starting handle briskly with both
hands.
d.
In cold weather, when your engine is hard to start,
remove the oil screw plug of the cylinder head
bonnet and add 2cc of engine lube oil before
starting. (Only 2500 series/4000 series)
WARNING
Never use any volatile liquid or gas such as gasoline to cold starting the machine, or else,
severe damage will occur.
CAUTION
Keep the oil screw plug in the bonnet except adding oil. If the plug is not in place, rain dirt
and other contaminants may enter the engine and cause accelerated wear out (abrasion)
of internal parts. This can cause serious problems.
5-2 Electric starting
(1)
Starting
a.
Open the fuel cock.
b.
Set the engine speed lever to “RUN” position.
c.
Turn the starting key clockwise to “START” position.
d.
Remove your hand from the key as soon as the engine starts.
e.
If the engine does not start after 10 seconds, wait a while (for about 15 seconds) before
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