Wacker Neuson GP 3800A

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Table of Contents
GP 3800A
Foreword 3
1 Safety Information 7
1.1 Signal Words Used in this Manual ....................................................... 7
1.2 Machine Description and Intended Use ............................................... 8
1.3 Operating Safety ................................................................................ 10
1.4 Operator Safety while Using Internal Combustion Engines ............... 12
1.5 Service Safety .................................................................................... 13
2 Labels 15
2.1 Label Locations .................................................................................. 15
2.2 Label Meanings .................................................................................. 15
3 Operation 20
3.1 Preparing for first use ......................................................................... 20
3.2 Recommended Fuel ........................................................................... 21
3.3 Determining Power Requirements ..................................................... 22
3.4 Installation .......................................................................................... 23
3.5 Wheel Kit ............................................................................................ 23
3.6 Generator Derating ............................................................................. 25
3.7 Grounding the Generator ................................................................... 26
3.8 Operating Heavy Loads ...................................................................... 26
3.9 Use of Extension Cords ...................................................................... 27
3.10 Control Panel ...................................................................................... 28
3.11 Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI / GFCI) ................................................... 29
3.12 Twist-Lock Receptacles ..................................................................... 30
3.13 Engine Auto Idle ................................................................................ 30
3.14 Engine Speed ..................................................................................... 30
3.15 Voltage Selector Switch ..................................................................... 31
3.16 Before Starting ................................................................................... 32
3.17 Starting ............................................................................................... 33
3.18 Stopping ............................................................................................. 34
3.19 Emergency Shutdown Procedure ....................................................... 34