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21 OPERATING THE GENERATOR
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Warm-up in cold ambient temperatures
In cold weather, the engine oil may be cold with in-
creased viscosity. This can delay oil circulation or ab-
normally low oil pressure for some time after engine
start-up. This can result trouble in the lubrication circuit
or damage to the engine moving parts.
To prevent the above problems, perform the following
instructions:
Warm up the engine at rated revolution with no load.
A When there is a severe overload or short circuit in
the wiring of the generator, the circuit breaker turns
OFF. If this happens, eliminate the cause and then
turn the circuit breaker ON again.
B Cold Weather Starting
If the ambient temperature is below * -5°C (23°F) and
the engine is very cold, start it in the following manner:
Take steps (1) through (5) in "STARTING THE EN-
GINE" section.
A If the ambient temperature is low, the preheating
time will take longer.
A Shown below are the standard preheating times for
various temperatures. This operation, however, is
not required, when the engine is warmed up.
A
Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for
more than 10 seconds.
A
Be sure to warm up the engine, not only in winter, but
also in warmer seasons. An insufficiently warmed-up
engine can shorten its service life.
A
When there is possibility of temperature drops below
-15°C (5°F) detach the battery from the machine,
and keep it indoor in a safe area. Reinstalled the
battery before the next operation.
Ambient temperature Warm-up time requirement
Above 0°C (32°F) At least 10 minutes
0°C (32°F) to -10°C (14°F) 10 to 20 minutes
Below -10°C (14°F) More than 20 minutes
10.Turn ON the circuit breaker on the
control panel.
(1) Circuit breaker
(2) "ON"
11.Turn ON the electrical device switches
for the connections.
6. Turn the starter switch (key) to the
"PREHEAT" position until the glow plug
indicator goes off.
Ambient temperature Preheating time
Above 10°C (50°F) NO NEED
10°C (50°F) to
-5°C (23°F)
Until glow lamp goes off
*Below -5°C (23°F)
Approx. 5 seconds after
the glow lamp goes off
Limit of continuous use 20 seconds
7. Turn the key to "START" position and
the engine should start.
(If the engine fails to start after 10 seconds, turn
off the key for 30 seconds. Then repeat steps (6)
and (7) above.)