Operating instructions

Dole – Drivers Reference Manual
Page 35
3.5.2 Illustration of the Taylor Generator I15RCD Control Panel
a) The Taylor generator set control
panel includes four gauges: engine
oil, water temperature, hour meter
and D/C amp meter.
b) The glow plug switch is a push-
button type switch located to the
right of the start/stop control switch.
c) The glow plug indicator is located in
the right upper corner of the control
panel and will produce a red glow
when the glow plug switch is held in
for more than 30 seconds.
d) Taylor generator sets are equipped
with a green voltage light indicator to
show that the unit is producing correct A/C voltage. This light is located directly
below the main circuit breaker.
3.5.3 Illustration of the
Thermo King
CG-II M-8
Generator Control
Panel
a) The Thermo King
generator set control
panel consists of an
on/off switch,
start/preheat switch,
red safety switch
(reset) and alternator
reset push pad. Gauges on the control panel include a D/C ammeter and an engine
hour meter. The engine coolant temperature gauge and oil pressure gauge are
mounted on the right side of the engine adjacent to the oil fill and dipstick. There is
no manual circuit breaker on this unit.
b) To start the unit, push the start/preheat switch to PREHEAT and hold for 30-60
seconds depending on ambient temperature. The control ammeter should indicate
approximately a 28-30 amp discharge.
c) While holding the preheat switch in the PREHEAT position, switch the on/off switch
to the ON position.
d) Switch start/preheat position to crank the engine. Release when engine starts. DO
NOT release the switch prematurely when the engine is extremely cold.