30 SEBU8121
Operation Section
Engine Starting
2. Turn the keyswi
tch to the RUN position. Leave the
keyswitch in the RUN position for 2 0 seconds.
3. Turn the keysw
itch to the START position in order
to engage the electric starting motor and crank
the engine.
NOTICE
Do not engage the starting motor when flywheel is
turning. Do not start the engine under load.
If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds, release
the starter switch or button and wait two minutes to
allow the sta
rting motor to cool before attempting to
start the engine again.
4. Allow the key
switch to return to the RUN position
after the engine starts.
5. Repeat step 2
through step 4 if the engine fails
to start.
Starting a Warm Engine
1. Disengage a
ny equipment that is driven by the
engine.
2. Turn the key
switch to the START position in order
to engage the electric starting motor and crank
the engine.
NOTICE
Do not engage the starting motor when flywheel is
turning. Do not start the engine under load.
If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds, release
the starter switch or button and wait two minutes to
allow the s
tarting motor to cool before attempting to
start the engine again.
3. Allow the k
eyswitch to return to the RUN position
after the engine starts.
4. Repeat ste
p2andstep3iftheenginefailstostart.
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Starting with Jump Start
Cables
Improper jump start cable connections can ca use
an explosion resulting in personal injury.
Prevent sparks near the batteries. Sparks could
cause vapors to explode. Do not allow jump start
cable e nds to contact each other or the engine.
Note: If it is possible, first diagnose the reason
for the starting failure. Refer to Troubleshooting,
“Engine Will Not Crank and Engine Cranks But
Will Not Start” for further information. Make any
necessary repairs. If the engine will not start only
due to the condition of the battery, either charge the
battery, or start the engine with jump start cables.
The condition of the battery can be rechecked
after the engine has been switched OFF.
NOTICE
Using a battery source with the same voltage as the
electric starting motor. Use ONLY equal voltage for
jump starti
ng. The use of higher voltage will damage
the electrical system.
Do not reve
rse the battery cables. The alternator can
be damaged. Attach ground cable last and remove
first.
When using an external electrical source to start the
engine, turn the generator set control switch to the
“OFF” posi
tion. Turn all electrical accessories OFF be-
fore attaching the jump start cables.
Ensure th
at the main power switch is in the OFF posi-
tion before attaching the jump start cables to the en-
gine being started.
1. Turn the start switch on the stalled engine to the
OFF position. T urn off all the engine’s accessories.
2. Connect one positive end of the jump start cable
to the positive cable terminal of the discharged
battery
. Connect the other positive end of the jump
start cable to the positive cable terminal of the
electrical source.
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