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Table of Contents3
Section 1: Safety Introduction5
- Read this Manual Thoroughly5
Safety Alerts5
Safety Information5
General Hazards6
Exhaust Hazards6
Electrical Hazards7
Fire Hazards7
Explosion Hazards7
Section 2: Specifications9
Emission Information9
- Emissions Data Plate9
Specifications10
- Engine10
Engine Oil Recommendations11
Coolant Water Treatment11
Fuel Requirements11
- Fuel Maintenance11
Battery Requirements12
- Battery Charger12
Battery Disposal12
Corrosion Protection12
Accessories12
Section 3: Activation and Startup15
Orientation15
Remove Side Access Panels15
Prime Fuel System15
- 2.5L Models16
Open Viewing Window16
Start and Run Engine17
Test Engine Shutdown Switch Operation17
Activate Unit18
Operational Checks19
- Self Test19
- Check Manual Transfer Switch Operation19
- Electrical Checks19
- Test Generator under Load20
- Check Automatic Operation20
Final Instructions21
Shutting Generator down While under Load or During a Utility Outage21
Section 4: Operation23
Control Panel23
Auto/Manual/Off24
Menu Navigation24
Alarm/Warning Conditions26
Change Time and Date26
Programmable Timers26
- Dealer Programmable26
- User Programmable26
USB Port for Firmware Updates26
Battery Charger27
Transfer Switch Automatic Operation27
- Automatic Sequence of Operation27
Transfer Switch Manual Operation28
- Transfer to Generator Power28
- Transfer Back to Utility Power29
Section 5: Maintenance31
Component Locations31
Access Panels33
- Removal33
- Installation33
Service Maintenance Intervals33
Remove from Service34
30 Hour Break-In35
Daily Maintenance (if Running Continuously)35
Schedule a Maintenance35
- Preliminary Instructions35
- Check Fuel Level and Fill35
- Drain Fuel Filter and Check Fuel Lines/Hoses36
- Check Coolant Level and Hoses36
- Check Radiator for Clogging36
- Check Lubricating Oil Level37
- Check Battery Condition/Fluid Level37
- Battery Replacement38
- Check and Adjust V-Belt38
- Adjust V-Belt Tension39
Replace Air Filter Element-2.5L Engine40
Replace Air Filter Element-2.2L Engine40
Lubricate Governor Rod Linkage (2.5L Engine)41
- Final Instructions41
Schedule B Maintenance41
- Replace Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter41
- Drain Fuel Filter and Check Fuel Lines/Hoses42
- Prime Fuel System42
- Drain/Flush Coolant System42
- Final Instructions43
Schedule C Maintenance44
Return to Service44
Section 6: Troubleshooting45
Engine Troubleshooting45
Controller Troubleshooting46
Removal from Service During Utility Outages47
Storage47
- Prepare for Storage47
- Return from Storage48
Attention after Submersion49
Attention after Fuel Spillage49
Contaminated Fuel Disposal49

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