Specifications
BREAK-IN
PROCEDURE/THE
DAILY
OPERATION
BREAK~IN
PROCEDURE
After
the
generator
has
been
started, check for proper
operation
and
then
encourage a fast wann-up.
Run
the
generator
between
20%
and
60%
of full-load
for
the
first
10
hours.
A
CAUTION:
00
not
attempt
to
break-in
your
generator
by
running
without
a
load.
After
the
first
10
hours
of
the
generators operation,
the
load
can
be
increased
to
the
full-load rated output,
then
periodically
vary
the
load.
Avoid
overload
at
all
times.
An
overload is signaled
by
smoky
exhaust
with
reduced output voltage and
frequency.
Monitor
the
current being
drawn
from
the
generator and
keep
it
within
the
generators
rating.
Since
the
generator
operates
at
1800
rpm
to
produce
60
hertz,
control of
the
generator's
engine break-in
is
governed
by
the
current drawn
from
the
generator.
To
protect against unintentional overloading of
the
gen!<rator,
the
generator's output
leads
should be routed through a
circuit breaker that
is
rated at
the
rated output of the
generator.
NOTE:
Be
aware
of
motor starting loads and the
high
current
drawn
required
for starting
motors.
The
starting
amperage
drawn
can
be
3
to
5
times
normal
running
amperage.
See
GENERATOR
INFORMATION
in
this
manual.
CHECK
LIST
Follow
this
check
list
each
day
before
starting
your
generator.
•
Record
the
hourmeter reading
in
your
log (engine
hours
relate
to
the
maintenance
schedule).
•
Visually
inspect
the
generator for
fuel,
oil, or water
leaks.
• Check
the
oil
level (dipstick).
•
Check
the
coolant
level
in
the
coolant recovery tank.
•
Check
your
fuel
supply.
• Check
the
starting batteries (weekly).
• Check
drive
belts
for
wear and proper tension
(weekly).
•
Check
for
abnormal
noise
such
as
knocking,
vibration
and
blow-back
sounds.
•
Check
drive belts for
wear
and
proper tension
(weekly).
•
Confirm
exhaust
smoke:
When
the engine
is
cold -
white
smoke.
When
the
engine
is
wann - almost smokeless.
When
the
engine
is
overloaded - some black
smoke.
NOTE:
Some
unstable
running
may
occur
in
a cold
engine.
This
condition should
lessen
as
normal
operating
temperature
is
reached
and
loads
are
applied.
A
CAUTION:
Do
not
operate
the
generator
for
long
periods
of
time
without
a
load
being
placed
on
the
generator.
'
GENERATOR
ADJUSTMENTS
Once
the
generator has been placed in
operation,
there
may
be governor adjustments required
for
engine
speed
(hertz)
during
the
engine's break-in period
(first
50
hours)
or
after
this
period.See
ENGINE
SPEED
(HERTZ)
ADJUSTMENT
under
ENGINE
ADJUSTMENTS).
NOTE:
After
the
first 50
hours
of
generator
operation,
check
the
maintenance
schedule for
the
50
hour
service
check.
A
WARNING:
VENTILATION
GaSoline
vapors
can
explode.
Before starting
the
engine,
operate the blower for at least four
minutes
and
check
both
'the engine compartment
and
bilge for
gasoline
vapors.
Run
the
blower
below
cruising.speed.
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