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Operation E 3000
4.17 Starting and Stopping the Generator
Background
Only general starting and stopping procedures for the generator are included in this
manual. See the generator manufacturer’s operation manual for detailed
procedures.
Starting
Perform the procedure below to start the generator.
1. Move the circuit breaker switches on the genset to the OFF position.
2. Prime the fuel system if needed. The fuel system will need to be primed if:
Fuel system has run dry
Fuel system has been drained
The fuel filter has been changed
The genset has not been run for several weeks
f To prime the fuel system: Press and hold the control switch in the “Stop / Prime”
position. The fuel pump will start two seconds after the control switch is initially
placed in the “Stop / Prime” position. Continue holding the control switch for at
least one minute.
3. Press and hold the control switch in the “Start / Preheat” position. The genset
will first preheat (for up to 15 seconds depending on how cold it is). Then, the
starter will engage and the engine will start.
NOTICE: Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. Wait at
least two minutes before cranking the engine again.
Stopping
Perform the procedure below to stop the genset.
1. Move the generator circuit breakers to the OFF position.
2. Allow the genset to run two minutes to cool down.
3. Press the control switch to the “Stop / Prime” position.
Stop /
Prime
Start /
Preheat
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