Operator`s manual
Fuel System
The generator
must
have its own fuel supply;
in
other words, it must have its own pickup tube and primary
filter/water separator. DO NOT tee off another engine's fuel supply. The fuel system should be installed
in
such a manner as
to
allow the engine-mounted fuel lift pump
to
maintain a positive inlet pressure
to
the in-
jection
pump
under all operating conditions. The minimum size of the fuel supply line and fuel return line
is
1/4 inch, inside diameter, and there should be a primary fuel filter installed between the fuel tank and the fuel
lift pump. A secondary fuel filter has been installed on the engine between the fuel lift pump and the injec-
tion pump; this filter has a replaceable filter element. Make sure that the fuel supply and return lines are
securely anchored
to
prevent chafing and that all fittings are sufficiently tightened
to
prevent leaking. Also
make sure your fuel system has a positive shut-off valve; know its location and how it operates.
Note: Ensure that the fuel pickup tubes in the fuel tank supplying the generator are clear of
any gauze
or
screen type strainers. These can easily clog and cause fuel starvation
to
the
generator's engine.
DO NOT use mechanical type check valves
in
lieu of a manual shut off valve.
Be sure there is a fire extinguisher installed near the unit and that it is properly maintained. Be familiar with
its use. An extinguisher with the NFPA rating of ABC is appropriate for all applications
in
this environment.
Electrical System
The electrical system should be checked
to
ensure that all wiring harnesses are properly tied down with
clamps
or
plastic ties and that all wiring harnesses are spaced at intervals close enough
to
prevent chafing
from vibration. Check
to
ensure that all engine harness connections are tight and that they are made
to
the
appropriate terminals.
Generator
(AC
Output)
Make sure that the AC output connections within the generator's distribution
box
are tight and in accordance
with the specific AC Load Connections diagram found later
in
this manual. (See the "BT GENERATOR" sec-
tion
of
this manual, page 33.)
IIWARNINGII
Do not smoke
or
allow an open flame near batteries. Lead acid batteries emit hydrogen, a
highly-explosive gas.
Batteries
Make sure the positive ( + ) battery connection is connected
to
the battery connection
of
the starting solenoid.
The negative
(-)
battery connection should be connected
to
the system ground (engine block).
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