Owner`s manual

20 Owner’s Manual
Voltmaster Engine-Driven Generators
3.1.8 Preparing for use
1. Ensure the generator is in proper working order:
■ Check the generator for damage and wear.
■ Secure all fuel and wiring connections.
■ Tighten loose screws, nuts, and bolts.
■ If applicable, ensure the starter battery is fully charged (see
Section 3.3.3, page 29). If a trickle charger was used when the
generator was not in use, disconnect the charger.
2. Read tags and labels, and follow all directions. Remove hanging and
loose tags and labels; keep with generator for future reference.
3. Ensure oil drain plug is closed. Fill engine with the correct oil type as
specified in the engine manual.
4. Clean the generator before use. Do not allow dust, dirt, rain, or snow
to accumulate on the generator. Remove all oil deposits and other
foreign matter from the generator.
5. Ensure all air passages and cooling fins are free from foreign matter.
Use clean, dry compressed air at a maximum pressure of 25 psi
(172kPa) to blow dirt and dust out of cooling passages and control
cabinet.
6. For cold-weather starting, if possible, keep the generator in a warm
location until needed, then move it to the cold location and start it
immediately.
7. Ensure the generator is properly grounded. SG-Series (SafeGen and
RoofPro) models do not require grounding.
3.1.9 After long-term storage
Before restarting the generator after it has been stored for 6 months
or longer:
1. Remove protective cover
2. Remove spark plug or plugs
3. Crank the engine slowly
4. Replace the spark plugs and tighten them
If the generator worked before being put into long-term storage
but no longer works, see the see the Voltmaster troubleshooting
manual, available at www.voltmaster.com.