Operator`s manual
Proper glow plug function is indicated by a voltmeter drop when
the PREHEAT switch is depressed. This drop will be slight but
discernible.
If no voltage drop is noted, it may indicate defec-
tive glow plugs
or
a faulty preheat circuit (check for loose con-
nections).
While holding the PREHEAT switch depressed, depress the
START
switch. The starter motor will
run,
thereby cranking the
engine. As soon as the engine runs, release the
START
switch,
but continue holding the PREHEAT switch depressed for 2
or
3
seconds. Release the
PREHEAT
switch when the oil pressure
reaches approximately
20
psi. This bypasses the Low Oil Pres-
sure shutdown until the engine's oil pressure rises
to
its normal
running pressure.
Now
release the
PREHEAT
switch.
Should the engine not start when the
START
switch is (Proper Glow Plug Indication)
depressed for
10
to
12 seconds, release both switches and wait 30 seconds; repeat the procedure above.
Never run the starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time.
CAUTION
Prolonged cranking intervals
without
the
engine starting
can
result
in
filling
the
exhaust
system attached
to
the
engine
with
sea water coolant.
This
may
happen because
the
sea water
pump
is
pumping
sea water
through
the
sea water
cooling
system
during
cranking.
This
sea water can enter
the
engine'S cylinders via
the
exhaust
manifold
once
the
exhaust system fills. Prevent
this
from
happening
by
closing
the
sea water
supply
thru-hull
shutoff,
drain
the
exhaust muffler, and correct
the
cause
for
the
excessive en-
gine
cranking needed
to
obtain a start. Engine damage resulting
from
this
type
of
sea
water
entry
is
not
a warrantable issue;
the
owner/operator
should
keep
this
in
mind.
Once the engine starts, check instruments for proper oil pressure and battery charging Voltage. Never at-
tempt
to
engage the starter while the engine is running. Apply a light load
to
the generator and allow the
engine's operating temperature
to
come up
to
140 -150° F
(60
- 66"
C)
before applying any heavy loads.
NOTE: Some unstable running may occur in a cold engine, but this condition should smooth
out as the operating temperature is reached
(170
- 190°
F)
and when a load is applied
to
the
generator.
Stopping Procedure
Remove the
AC electrical load from the generator and allow the generator
to
run for 3
to
5 minutes
to
stabi-
lize its operating temperatures. Depress the
STOP
switch and hold it until the generator is completely
stopped.
Now
release the
STOP
switch.
Break-In Precautions
Because the generator set operates at
1800 rpm
to
produce 60 Hertz,
or
at 1500 rpm
to
produce
50
Hertz,
control of the generator's engine break-in is governed
by
the current drawn from the generator.
Do
not
attempt
to
break-in your generator set
by
running it without a load.
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