CONTROL
PANEL
This section describes the function and operation
of
the
generator set controls for all
of
the models. Some control
features are not available on certain models. Review each
of
the control descriptions that apply to the model being
used. Referto Figure
3-1
fortypical control panel configu-
rations. Proceduresfor using the controls for starting and
operating the set are provided in the following sections.
Control Components
Engine
On/Off
Switch (Standard Series):
Mounted on
the engine, allows engine starting when the On/Off
switch is set to the On position. When the switch is set to
the Off position, it stops engine operation.
On/Sfop
Switch
(Fro
Series):Allows
the engine to be
started any time that the switch is in the On position.
Stops engine operation when held in the Stop position.
Start/On/Stop Switch (Electric Start Models):
Pushing
switch into the Start position begins engine cranking.
When engine starts, release the switch and it will return
to the On position. To stop the engine, hold the switch in
the Stop position until the engine stops running.
Make sure that the Start/Stop switch is left in the Stop
positicn.
If
the switch is left in the center On position, the
starting battery
will
slowly discharge.
The
Starf/Stop switch must be leff
in the Stop position when the
genset
is
not in use or the
battery
will discharge.
Do
not leave the StarVStop switch
in
the center
On
position when the set
is
not in operation.
Low Oil Light:
Indicates low engine oil level. Low Oil
Light will flash during cranking or
will
flash during oper-
ation and the generator set will stop if the engine oil level
is below the low working level.
Fuel Gauge:
Indicates the present fuel level
in
the
generator set fuel tank.
Voltmeter:
Indicates generator AC output voltage. The
meter will read
120
VAC
circuit voltage.
AC and DC Circuit Breakers:
Provide protection for the
generator from short circuits or overloads.
Full Power Switch:Allows
operator to select full power
operation from the
120
VAC
receptacles or shared
power between the
120
VAC
and
240
VAC
receptacles.
Switch setting also affects voltmeter readings; refer to
voltmeter description.
Idlematic Switch:
Automatic engine speed control. In the
On position, the engine operatesat idle speed until a load
is applied. The ldlematic automatically increases the
engine to full speed when a load is applied. This feature
reduces engine wear and conserves energy. In the
Off
position the engine operates at full speed.
Additional
Controls
Fuel klve:Controlsfuel
flow
to engine. Setting fuel valve
to
Open position
allows
fuel
to
flow
to engine.
Set
fuel
valve to closed position when generator set is not in use.
See Figure
3-2.
Choke Lever:
Restrictsairflow tothe carburetorforstart-
ing a cold engine.
See
Figure 3-4.
Speed
Control Levers
Sets engine speed (Figure
3-3).
This lever should be maintained in the high speed
(“H”)
position at all times. Periodically check setting to make
sure it is in the proper position.
START1
NG
After checking the generator set as described
in
the Pre-
Start Checks and disconnecting all loads from
the
gener-
ator set, follow each of the steps in sequence.
lnhalafion of exhaust gas
can
result
in
k%!!%l
severe personal
injury
or death. Do
not
operate
the generator set in poorly venfilated areas
such as indoors, inside tanks, confined areas, depres-
sions,
or
any area where exhaust gases might accumu-
late. Locate the exhaust
oullet
so
fhatexhausfgases will
not
accumulate during operafion.
Due
to
the danger
of
severe personal
injury or d@h,
do
not
operate fhe
generator set in hazardous areas where it might ignite
gases, combustibles, or explosive materials.
Generator sets present the hazard of
electrical shock that
can
result in
severe personal injury or death. Never expose the
generafor set
to
rain,
snow,
or similar wet conditions
when operating.
The muffler becomes very hot during
and after generator set
operafion
and
can
cause severe
burns.
Do
not
touch hot muffler.
The voltage surge at start-up
can
-1
damage appliances
(Tv
sets, micro-
wave ovens, computes, etc.). Always disconnect all
loads before
sfarting
the generator set.
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