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REV D
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WARNING: FIRE DANGER
Gasoline and its fumes are VERY explosive when proper precautions
are not taken.
Never use gasoline that has been stored for an extended period of
time as the fuel will lose its volatile properties and you will be left with
varnish residue. The varnish like substance will clog the carburetor and
will not burn properly.
The use of fuel additives, such as Sta-Bil, or an equivalent will minimize
the formation of fuel gum deposits. If a unit has been out of operation
for an extended period of time, it is best to drain old fuel from the
engine and replace with fresh fuel before attempting to start.
See the engine manual for special instruction for operating this unit at
over 5000 feet.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
This engine generator set is shipped with a battery tie down kit for
customer installation. This kit consists of a battery tie down and
hardware for installation of the customer supplied battery on the unit.
If you intend to use the power plant’s electric start system, you will
need to purchase and install a battery to operate it.
WARNING: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
The battery positive (+) cable is shipped with a plastic protective cap.
When starting manually, this protective cap must remain in place to
avoid possible damage to the engine electrical system and/or generator
end.
A 12 Volt battery, BCI group U1 rated at 275 CCA or larger is
recommended for this electric start engine-generator set. Follow the
battery manufacturers recommendations for servicing and charging
prior to use. Connect the battery to the electric start system using the
cables provided.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
These electric start engines are NEGATIVE GROUND. Use extreme
caution when connecting the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE battery
terminal to GROUND.
For your safety, always connect the positive battery cable to the “bat+”
terminal first. Then connect the negative battery cable to the “Bat-”
terminal. Make sure all connections are clean an tight. Reverse the
sequence when disconnecting, disconnect the negative cable first.
These engines produce enough direct current to keep the battery
charged under normal operating conditions, but were not intended to
be used as a battery charger.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY
Lead acid batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas when charging.
Keep sparks, flames, and burning cigarettes away from the battery.
Ventilate the area when charging or using the battery in an enclosed
space. Lead acid batteries contain sulfuric acid, which causes severe
burns. If acid contacts eyes, skin, or clothing, flush well with water.
For
contact with the eyes, get immediate medical attention.
BATTERY CHARGING
Units have a small flywheel charger built into the engine flywheel
assembly for recharging the starting battery. This flywheel charger
generates a small AC current that passes through a diode assembly
to produce DC charging current of about 1 to 3 Amps. This circuit is
not designed to be used as a battery charging circuit to recharge dead
batteries.
OPTIONAL DOLLY KIT
An optional 4-wheel dolly kit is available for this generator. The dolly kit
comes with instructions and parts list.
INITIAL START UP
The throttle control on these generators is preset and locked to operate
at 3600 RPM (nominal) with no load speed set at 3690 RPM. Only
a trained service technician should be allowed to adjust this speed
setting.
NOTICE: ENGINE START LOCKOUT
This unit will not start if it is low on oil. The lubricating oil level must be
at the full mark before the engine will start and run.
BASIC OPERATION
If the engine is cold and stiff or if the battery is not fully charged,
starting can be made easier by slowly hand cranking the engine
through the compression stroke before pushing the starter switch. This
permits the starter to gain momentum before the heavy load of the
compression stroke occurs. This minimizes the drain on the battery
and improves the possibility of starting under such adverse conditions.
Always keep the battery charged, especially during cold weather
operation.
1. Check oil level, refill as needed.
2. Turn on the fuel supply. Ref “A”. Lever pointing up is on, lever
pointing down is off.
