Operator`s manual

Operation G 25
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4.26 Cold Weather Starting
Successful cold weather starting requires that the battery be at peak
power, the correct weight motor oil is used, and the starter motor is in
good condition. The ECM will automatically activate the cold starting
aid and will display START DELAY as the glow plugs heat up.
4.27 Automatic/Remote Starting
See graphic: wc_gr005938
In the “REMOTE START” position the generator can be started
remotely, either through a transfer switch or some other type of remote
start switch. “REMOTE START” is the normal setting when using the
generator as a stand-by power supply. Before placing the generator in
the automatic starting mode, review the Before Starting and Manual
Starting sections in this Manual and follow procedure below.
Before placing the engine start switch (f) in the “REMOTE
START” position, verify that the contacts on any remote switch linked
to the generator set are OPEN. This will prevent the generator from
immediately starting when the engine start switch is moved to the
“REMOTE START” position.
4.27.1 Perform a manual start at least once to verify that the metering panel
is operating correctly. Refer to the Before Starting and Manual Starting
sections in this Manual.
4.27.2 If a check of auto starting circuit is desired, attach a short jumper wire
(minimum 16 gauge insulated) between the two terminals on the
remote run terminal block. This applies a ground to the engine control
module to complete the start circuit. The engine should crank, start and
run.
Move the engine start switch to off “O” to stop engine. Remove jumper
from remote run terminals after testing is complete.
4.27.3 Secure generator by closing and locking all doors.
4.27.4 Set engine start switch to “REMOTE START” and close main line
circuit breaker.
The generator is now ready for automatic starting.
If the generator is to be used as a stand-by power supply for more than
a month, provisions must be made to maintain battery charge. This can
be done either by attaching a battery charger to the battery or by
starting generator manually and running engine periodically to
maintain charge. See Section Manual Starting.
WARNING