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SECTION 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The POWERLINK
TM
On-Board Generator System will
operate continuously at 1000 watts output and up to
1500 watts for brief periods. Operating at loads above
1000 watts may cause the POWERLINK
TM
system to
reset, halting the electrical output. To avoid overloading
the generator system, you must check the power
(wattage) requirements of the appliance or tool before
plugging it into the power receptacle. The generator
maintains 120 volts output throughout the engine speed
range; however, output wattage increases with engine
speed. Always select the engine speed that will power
the electrical device satisfactorily without triggering the
POWERLINK
TM
system reset.
The POWERLINK
TM
On-Board Generator System
includes three devices that will interrupt power output to
the receptacle. Please refer to the POWERLINK
TM
Operator’s manual for details on the function of these
devices.
2.12.1
Starting the POWERLINK
TM
GENERATOR
A.
Complete Pre-Start Check List.
B.
Set park brake and shift transmission into
neutral. (NOTE: POWERLINK™ system will
not operate unless park brake has been set
and transmission is in neutral.)
C.
Start engine. Refer to Section “Starting
Engine”.
D.
Set generator engine speed control to ‘FAST’
(Rabbit) position. (See Figure 2.7.)
E.
Actuate the POWERLINK
TM
system reset
switch:
Move the switch to the OFF (‘0’) position,
then return it to the ON (‘I’) position.
F.
Test the GFCI to insure it is functioning
properly. Please refer to Section “Testing the
GFCI”.
G.
Before plugging in the electrical appliance or
tool, make sure it is turned OFF and the
wattage does not exceed the output of the
POWERLINK
TM
generator.
FIGURE 2.7
2.12.2 Resetting the POWERLINK
TM
GENERATOR
If the system loses electrical power:
A.
Turn off any appliance or tool that was in use
prior to the loss of power.
B.
Verify the reset button on the GFCI has not
been tripped. The reset button will pop out if
tripped. To restore, press the reset button.
C.
The engine must be running, the park brake
set, and the transmission in neutral.
D.
Actuate the POWERLINK
TM
reset switch:
Move the switch to the OFF position and then
return it to the ON position.
NOTE:
The system must be reset any time
the engine is stopped for any reason.
E.
If power does not resume after reset, it may
be a thermal overload. Wait 15 minutes
before actuating the reset.
2.12.3 Testing the GFCI
To insure proper operation and avoid injury, the GFCI
receptacle should be tested before every use.
A.
Have the POWERLINK system running and
the power reset.
B.
Plug in a radio or lamp to verify that electrical
power is present.
C.
Press the GFCI TEST button in order to trip
the system and stop the flow of electricity.
D.
If the radio or lamp is still functioning, the
GFCI is not working properly. Contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
E.
If the power goes off, the GFCI is working
properly. To restore power, press the GFCI
RESET button.
2.12.4 Stopping the POWERLINK
TM
GENERATOR
A.
Turn off electrical appliance or tool.
B.
Move system reset switch to OFF position
C.
Set generator engine speed control to
‘SLOW’ (Turtle) position.
WARNING
The POWERLINK
TM
Generator is equipped with a
safety interlock system. The generator speed
control lever must be set all the way down to
‘SLOW’ before disengaging the parking brake or
shifting the transmission from neutral. Failure to
do so will cause the engine to die. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OVERRIDE, REMOVE OR MODIFY
THIS SAFETY FEATURE. INJURY, DEATH, OR
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
D.
Allow engine to idle for several minutes to
cool down.
E.
Unplug electrical cord(s) from receptacle(s).
F.
Turn ignition switch to STOP and remove the
key.
GENERATOR
SPEED
CONTROL
SYSTEM RESET
SWITCH
GFCI
RECEPTACLE
POWERLINK™ GENERATOR SYSTEM
(LOCATED UNDER OPERATOR’S SEAT)
FAST
SLOW
GFCI TEST/RESET
BUTTONS
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