Yanmar YDG5001SE, Operation Manual

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5. How to start your generator
6. Operating your generator
Caution:
If the starting motor is turned for too long, the battery will
go flat. Always leave the starting key turned on, in the “ON”
position, while the engine is running.
6. Operating your generator
6.1. Operating your generator
Warm up the engine without load for about 3 minutes.
For generators with low Oil Warning System, check that the Oil Alarm
Lamp is not lit.
CAUTION:
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Low Oil Warning System Generators
The blinking of the lube oil alarm lamp is activated by low oil
pressure or a lube oil shortage. The engine stops
automatically. The engine will stop immediately if restarted
without a lube oil refill. Check the oil level and refill.
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Do not loosen or readjust either the engine speed limiting
bolt or fuel injection limiting bolt. Performance may be
affected.
Engine speed
limiting bolt
Fuel injection
limiting bolt