Operator`s manual
Starting
Under
Normal Conditions
Follow the procedure below for normal starting
of
the generator.
1.
Make sure there is sufficient fuel on board. Keep fuel tank(s) as full as possible. Check the fuel filters
and water separators for the presence
of
contaminants and/or water. Drain and clean them as needed.
2. Check the coolant level in the plastic recovery tank. Add coolant solution as needed.
NOTE: Excessive loss
of
coolant from the plastic recovery tank indicates a cooling system leak. Check
the entire cooling system
and
pressurize the system using a common automotive radiator pressure tester to
locate the leak. In cases
of
excessive coolant loss, the system must
be
refilled
as
outlined under the
"PREPARATION FOR STARTING" section
of
this manual.
3.
Check the oil level
in
the engine sump
and
look for fuel leaks, particularly
if
signs
of
such leaks are
found on the bottom
of
the engine
or
below the engine.
Start the generator in accordance with the "STARTING PROCEDURE" instructions in this manual and
allow the engine's operating temperature
to
reach 140 - 150
0
F before placing a load
on
it.
Starting
Under
Cold Conditions
Under extremely cold temperatures, the following conditions can occur. Follow the instructions listed
below when operating your engine
in
cold weather.
Lubricating Oil Turns Viscous - Make certain that the lubricating oil used conforms with the ratings for
the prevailing atmospheric temperature. Refer to the "LUBRICATING
SYSTEM" section
ofthis
manual
for
an
atmospheric/oil viscosity specification table.
Voltage Across the Battery Terminal Drops - Make certain that the battery is fully charged to ntinimize
voltage drop across the battery terminals.
The
Temperature
o/the
Intake
Air
is
Low
and
the Compression Temperature does not Rise
Enough-
Allow the glow plugs to operate sufficiently to aid in starting during the preheat period whenever the
temperature
of
the intake air is low and when the compression temperature does not rise enough. Refer
to
the preheat chart found
in
the "STARTING PROCEDURE" section
of
this manual.
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