OPERATION
BEFORE
STARTING
Be sure the generating set is properly filled with oil
and
fuel.
Crankcase Oil: Fill the crankcase with oil to the FULL
mark on the oil level indicator. Do not overfill! Oil
capacity is 4 quarts (4-1/2 quarts with filter). Use a
good quality oil with the API (American Petroleum
Institute) designation SE orSE/CC. Do not use an oil
with the designation CD unless it is also designated
SE and the oil manufacturer certifies it will perform
satisfactorily in gasoline engines. Use the following
as a guide for the proper oil according to temperature
ranges:
BREAK-IN
PROCEDURE
Break in a new or reconditioned unit using the
recommended oil and following this sequence:
1.
One-half hour at half-load
2.
One half hour at three-quarter load
3. Full
load.
This method of breaking in the unit speeds piston ring
seating.
Continuous running at half (light)'load forthe
first few hundred hours usually results in poor piston
ring seating, causing higher than normal oil
con-
sumption and blowby.
Temperature
Above 30° F
Between 0
o
F & 30° F
Below 0
o
F
Recommended Oil :
SAE 30
SAE 5W30 or 10W40
SAE 5W30
Recommended Fuel: Use clean, fresh, no lead or low
lead gasoline. Regular grade gasoline may also be
used but do not use highly leaded premium grades of
fuel.
For new engines, the most satisfactory results are
obtained by using nonleaded gasoline. For older
engines that have previously used leaded gasoline,
the heads must be taken off and all lead deposits
removed from the engine before switching to non-
leaded gasoline.
WARNING
"k Never fill the tank when the engine is running.
J Leave some tank space for fuel expansion.
STARTING
AND
STOPPING
Push the Start-Stop switch on the generating set
control to "Start". Release the switch as soon as the
engine starts.
To stop the generating set, push the Start-Stop switch
to "Stop". Hold the switch closed until the generating
set stops completely.
APPLYING
LOAD
If practical, allow the unit to warm up before connec-
ting a heavy
load.
Continuous generator overloading,
results in high operating temperatures that can
damage the windings. Keep the load within
nameplate rating.
BATTERY
CHARGING
A charge regulator controls the battery charge rate.
The regulator is set to allow the proper rate of charge
at operating speed. Do not attempt to change this
adjustment.
EMERGENCY
OPERATION
IF
BATTERY
FAILS
The remote-controlled revolving armature generating
set needs a battery for electric choke and ignition. If
the battery fails completely and the set must be
operated during an emergency, a battery can be
shared with other equipment. .
HIGH
TEMPERATURES
Be sure nothing obstructs air flow to and from the
generating set. Keep the cooling fins clean. The air
housings must be properly installed and undamaged.
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