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5-7. Engine General Information
Check all engine fluids daily.
Engine must be cold and on a level sur-
face.
Automatic Shutdown System
Automatic shutdown system stops en-
gine if oil pressure is too low or coolant
temperature is too high.
This unit has a low oil pressure shut-
down switch. However, some condi-
tions may cause engine damage be-
fore the engine shuts down. Check oil
level often and do not use the oil pres-
sure shutdown system to monitor oil
level.
Run-In
Follow run-in procedure in engine manu-
al. If unburned fuel and oil collect in ex-
haust pipe during run-in, see Section 11.
Cold Weather
To improve cold weather starting:
Use Preheat switch (see Section
6-1).
Keep battery in good condition. Store
battery in warm area.
Use fuel formulated for cold weather
(diesel fuel can gel in cold weather).
Contact local fuel supplier for fuel in-
formation.
Use correct grade oil for cold weather
(see Section 8-2).
Use engine block heater if applicable
(see Section).
Gen_engine1 2012−04
5-8. Engine Fuel And Coolant Prestart Information
Fuel/Coolant_engine1 2012−04 Ref: 907 427−6−2
Fuel
NOTICE − Do not use gasoline. Gasoline
will damage engine.
Add fresh diesel fuel before starting (see
engine maintenance label for fuel specifica-
tions). Leave filler neck empty to allow room
for expansion.
Coolant
Check coolant level in radiator before start-
ing unit the first time. If necessary, add cool-
ant to radiator until coolant level is at bottom
of filler neck.
Check coolant level in recovery tank daily.
If necessary, add coolant to recovery tank
until coolant level is between Cold Full and
Hot Full levels. If recovery tank coolant level
was low, also check coolant level in radiator.
Add coolant if level is below bottom of radia-
tor filler neck.
Unit is shipped with an engine coolant mix-
ture of water and ethylene glycol base anti-
freeze rated to −34° F (−37° C). Add anti-
freeze to mixture if using the unit in tempera-
tures below −34° F (−37° C).
Keep radiator and air intake clean and free
of dirt.
NOTICE − Incorrect engine temperature
can damage engine. Do not run engine with-
out a properly working thermostat and ra-
diator cap.
Full
Capacity:
6 qt (5.7 L)
Diesel
Full
Hot
Full
Cold
Full
Check radiator coolant
level when fluid is low in
recovery tank.
Coolant Recovery Tank
Engine stops if
fuel level is low.
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