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Harrington Generators International
29
HRD Diesel Generator
498-1052
Operation
2. Locate the fuel lever mounted on a bracket from
the base of the generator.
3. To use the internal tank the lever must be
positioned to the left (as shown above). To use
an external fuel supply then move the lever to the
right.
Fuel Prime Switch
The switch can be located on the control panel, or
inside the the generator on the base near the fuel
selector handle depending upon the model.To operate
the fuel prime switch.
1. Move the toggle switch to the left to engage fuel
priming.
2. Return the switch to the right after priming.
Prime the fuel after switching fuel source or after
routine maintenance involving the fuel system.
Fuel Level
If an external tank is used please refer to the
manufacturers instructions for checking the fuel and
ensure that suf
fi
cient fuel is available prior to using the
generator.
If the internal tank is being
used then the fuel level
can be checked using the
sight level in the base of the
generator.
If the engine is running the fuel level can be
checked at the DSE4510 control module. If the
fuel is low the Low Fuel Alarm indicator will be
lit and the generator will shutdown to prevent
air locking in the fuel system. This functionality is only
available when using the internal tank.
To refuel.
Ensure that there is suf
fi
cient fuel in the tank.To check
the fuel:
1. Open the Left Hand Service Access Door
2. Locate the Fuel Level Sight
Glass located on the base of
the generator next to the fuel
fi
lller cap.
3. If the gauge is low top up with
fuel. Locate the
fi
lling point located inside the
generator on the base next to the fuel supply
switching lever.
4. Remove the fuel tank cap.
5. Re
fi
ll the fuel tank avoiding spilling fuel.
6. Do not over
fi
ll.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to
spill fuel when
fi
lling your fuel tank. Damage caused
by spilled fuel is not covered under warranty.
7. After refuelling tighten the fuel cap securely.
Fuel Capacity: 150 Litres