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Generator
Starting the Generator
1.
Before starting, check oil, coolant levels, sea strainer, and belts.
2.
Follow this procedure:
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Turn the individual AC breakers off in pilothouse to avoid a surge to the electrical system.
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Turn all AC main breakers off at the pilothouse.
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Start the generator.
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If it does not start right away, preheat the generator 10 seconds before starting it again.
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Let the generator warm up a few minutes before turning AC Power selector to GEN.
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Turn main generator breakers on in the pilothouse.
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Turn on the individual AC breakers as needed.
Stopping the Generator
1.
Turn off the individual AC breakers to save a power surge on the system.
2.
Next, turn main generator breakers off in the pilothouse.
3.
Switch to shore power or inverting.
4.
Let the generator run a few minutes to cool down to avoid damage.
5.
Push the stop button.
