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4. CONTROL PANEL
Stopping the Engine
Before stopping the engine, turn off any equipment.
2. For transport or storage, turn the
fuel tap to the OFF position.
OFF
ON
1. Switch off engine by
moving the engine switch
to the OFF position.
Run Indicator LED
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The power indicator LED (green) illuminates when power is
available to outputs.
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If the generator is overloaded or if there is a short in the connected
appliance, the overload indicator LED (red) will go ON and current
to the connected appliance will be shut off. The output indicator LED
(green) will turn off. The power indicator LED (green) illuminates
when power is available to outputs.
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Substantial overloading that continuously lights the overload
indicator light (red) may damage the generator. Marginal
overloading that temporarily lights the overload indicator LED (red)
may shorten the service life of the generator. Stop the engine if
the overload indicator light (red) switches ON and investigate the
overload source.
Overload Indicator LED
Low Oil Indicator LED
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The oil indicator is designed to prevent engine damage caused by
an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase.
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If the oil level becomes low while operating, the generator will
automatically switch off to prevent damage.
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If the oil indicator LED (yellow) comes on, add engine oil.
Overload Reset
If the overload switch has tripped and cuts off the power, be sure that
all appliances are in good working order before connecting them to
the generator. If an appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes
sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn “OFF’ the generator.
1. Disconnect the appliance and push the
engine switch into the off position.
2. Start the generator as described in
“Starting the engine”
section.
3. Refit the appliance, if the Overload trips again then the equipment /
appliance needs to be checked.
