Product Manual

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2. Operation
WARNING
EXHAUST GAS IS DEADLY!
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas. Carbon monoxide is poisonous
and can cause unconsciousness and death. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:
• Dizziness • Throbbing in Temples • Nausea
• Muscular Twitching • Headache • Vomiting
• Weakness and Sleepiness • Inability to Think Clearly
IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCES ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, GET OUT INTO THE FRESH
AIR IMMEDIATELY. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Shut down the genset and do not op-
erate it until it has been inspected and repaired.
Never sleep in the vehicle with the genset running unless the vehicle is equipped with a working car-
bon monoxide detector. Primary protection against inhaling carbon monoxide, however, is proper
installation of the exhaust system, daily (every eight hour) inspection for visible and audible exhaust
system leaks.
CONDUCTING THE PRE-START CHECKS
Before the first start of the day and after every eight
hours of operation, inspect the genset as instructed
under CONDUCTING GENERAL INSPECTIONS
(Page 3-2). Keep a log of maintenance and the
hours run and perform any maintenance that may
be due. See RETURNING THE GENSET TO SER-
VICE (Page 2-6) if the vehicle has been in storage.
Before each start:
1. Make sure all vehicle CO detectors are work-
ing.
2. Check for signs of fuel and exhaust leaks and
for damage to the exhaust system.
3. Turn off the air conditioner and other large ap-
pliances.
PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM
If the genset ran out of fuel (gasoline models only)
prime the fuel system by holding the control switch
at STOP/PRIME for 30 seconds. (The status indica-
tor light will stay on while the pump is on.)
STARTING THE GENSET
Start the genset from the genset control panel or re-
mote control panel inside the vehicle (Page 1-4).
1. Push and hold the switch at START until the
genset starts. The status indicator light on the
switch flashes while cranking. It will stay on
continuously when the genset is running.
2. The genset will shut down in 15 to 20 seconds
if it does not start and the status indicator light
will blink Fault Code No. 4. See Troubleshoot-
ing (Page 4-1). Wait 5 seconds for the control
to reset before trying again. After five tries let
the starter motor cool down for 30 seconds be-
fore trying again.
CAUTION
The starter motor can be dam-
aged by overheating if not allowed to cool
down for at least 30 seconds after every fifth
crank.
3. For top performance and engine life, especially
in colder weather, let the engine warm up for
two minutes before connecting appliances.
4. Check for fuel and exhaust leaks. Stop the gen-
set immediately if there is a fuel or exhaust leak
and have it repaired.
5. See Troubleshooting (Page 4-1) if the engine
shuts down and the status indicator light blinks.
6. Always secure the access cover after starting
the genset at the genset control panel.
WARNING
Operating the genset with the
access cover off can lead to severe burns
and engine damage due to overheating. Al-
ways secure the cover after starting the
genset.
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